Andean Poison Frog vs String Sargassum

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Sargassum setifolium

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while String Sargassum is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	String Sargassum
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Fucales (Fucales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Sargassaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Sargassum
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Sargassum setifolium

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

String Sargassum

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	String Sargassum
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.

String Sargassum

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.