Andean Poison Frog vs Spider Weevil

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Exomias araneiformis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Spider Weevil is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Spider Weevil
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Curculionidae
Genus	Andinobates	Exomias
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Exomias araneiformis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Spider Weevil share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Spider Weevil

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Spider Weevil
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.

Spider Weevil

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (16 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.