Andean Poison Frog vs Small shell ginger

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Alpinia mutica

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Small shell ginger is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Small shell ginger
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Zingiberales (Zingiberales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Zingiberaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Alpinia
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Alpinia mutica

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Small shell ginger

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Small shell ginger
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.

Small shell ginger

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found in United States.

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.