Andean Poison Frog vs Watercress Algae

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Halimeda opuntia

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Watercress Algae is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Watercress Algae
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Chlorophyta (Chlorophyta)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Ulvophyceae (Ulvophyceae)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Bryopsidales (Bryopsidales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Halimedaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Halimeda
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Halimeda opuntia

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Watercress Algae

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Watercress Algae
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.

Watercress Algae

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Taiwan.

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.