Andean Poison Frog vs saltillo juniper

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Juniperus saltillensis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while saltillo juniper is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	saltillo juniper
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Cupressaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Juniperus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Juniperus saltillensis

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

saltillo juniper

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	saltillo juniper
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.

saltillo juniper

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

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.