Andean Poison Frog vs Silver-rumped Needletail

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Rhaphidura leucopygialis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Silver-rumped Needletail is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Silver-rumped Needletail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Apodidae
Genus	Andinobates	Rhaphidura
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Rhaphidura leucopygialis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Silver-rumped Needletail share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Silver-rumped Needletail

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Silver-rumped Needletail
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.

Silver-rumped Needletail

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.