Andean Poison Frog vs Shrubby Orache

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Atriplex halimus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Shrubby Orache is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Shrubby Orache
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Amaranthaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Atriplex
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Atriplex halimus

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Shrubby Orache

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Shrubby Orache
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.

Shrubby Orache

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Asia (Iraq) and Europe (6 countries).

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.