Andean Poison Frog vs

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Sphingobium limneticum

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Sphingomonadaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Sphingobium
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Sphingobium limneticum

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Sphingobium limneticum is a Gram-negative aerobic rod first isolated from lake water environments, as its species name implies. It inhabits freshwater lakes and ponds across temperate regions. This chemoheterotroph decomposes dissolved organic matter in lacustrine environments and may degrade aromatic compounds.