Andean Poison Frog vs thin-necked bladderworm

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Taenia hydatigena

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while thin-necked bladderworm is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	thin-necked bladderworm
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Platyhelminthes (Platyhelminthes)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Cestoda (Cestoda)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Cyclophyllidea (Cyclophyllidea)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Taeniidae
Genus	Andinobates	Taenia
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Taenia hydatigena

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and thin-necked bladderworm share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

thin-necked bladderworm

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	thin-necked bladderworm
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.

thin-necked bladderworm

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

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.