Andean Poison Frog vs Red-capped Crombec

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Sylvietta ruficapilla

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Red-capped Crombec is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Red-capped Crombec
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Macrosphenidae
Genus	Andinobates	Sylvietta
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Sylvietta ruficapilla

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Red-capped Crombec share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Red-capped Crombec

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Red-capped Crombec
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-capped Crombec

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.