Andean Poison Frog vs Scrub Kauri

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Agathis ovata

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Scrub Kauri is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Scrub Kauri
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Braconidae
Genus	Andinobates	Agathis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Agathis ovata

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Scrub Kauri share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Scrub Kauri

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Scrub Kauri
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.

Scrub Kauri

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.