Andean Poison Frog vs spring-sedge

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Carex caryophyllea

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while spring-sedge is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	spring-sedge
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Poales (Grasses)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Cyperaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Carex
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Carex caryophyllea

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

spring-sedge

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	spring-sedge
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.

spring-sedge

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.