Andean Poison Frog vs Sharp-tailed Sandpiper

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Calidris acuminata

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Sharp-tailed Sandpiper is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Scolopacidae
Genus	Andinobates	Calidris
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Calidris acuminata

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Sharp-tailed Sandpiper share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Sharp-tailed Sandpiper

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
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.

Sharp-tailed Sandpiper

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Ecuador).

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.