Andean Poison Frog vs Stygian Shadowdragon

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Neurocordulia yamaskanensis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Stygian Shadowdragon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Stygian Shadowdragon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Corduliidae
Genus	Andinobates	Neurocordulia
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Neurocordulia yamaskanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Stygian Shadowdragon

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Stygian Shadowdragon
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.

Stygian Shadowdragon

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in 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.