Andean Poison Frog vs Staph Aureus

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Staphylococcus aureus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Staph Aureus is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Staph Aureus
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Staphylococcales
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Staphylococcaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Staphylococcus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Staphylococcus aureus

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Staph Aureus

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Staph Aureus
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.

Staph Aureus

Habitat

Native to Asia and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Taiwan and 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.