Andean Poison Frog vs streamside peat moss

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Sphagnum riparium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	streamside peat moss
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bryophyta
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Sphagnopsida (Sphagnopsida)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Sphagnales (Sphagnales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Sphagnaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Sphagnum
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Sphagnum riparium

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

streamside peat moss

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	streamside peat moss
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.

streamside peat moss

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.