Andean Poison Frog vs red beard moss

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Bryoerythrophyllum recurvirostrum

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while red beard moss is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	red beard moss
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bryophyta
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Pottiales (Pottiales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Pottiaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Bryoerythrophyllum
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Bryoerythrophyllum recurvirostrum

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

red beard moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	red beard moss
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Poison Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

red beard moss

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Andean Poison Frog

The Andean Poison Frog (Andinobates opisthomelas) is a species in the genus Andinobates. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.