Andean Poison Frog vs Slaty-backed Forktail

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Enicurus schistaceus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Slaty-backed Forktail is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Slaty-backed Forktail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Muscicapidae
Genus	Andinobates	Enicurus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Enicurus schistaceus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Slaty-backed Forktail share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Slaty-backed Forktail

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Slaty-backed Forktail
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.

Slaty-backed Forktail

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.