Andean Poison Frog vs Variable Bluet

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Coenagrion pulchellum

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Variable Bluet is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Variable Bluet
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)	Coenagrionidae
Genus	Andinobates	Coenagrion
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Coenagrion pulchellum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Variable Bluet

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Variable Bluet
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.

Variable Bluet

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered 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.

Variable Bluet

Variable Bluet (Coenagrion pulchellum) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.