Andean Poison Frog vs Western Dwarf Squirrel

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Microsciurus mimulus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Western Dwarf Squirrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Western Dwarf Squirrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Andinobates	Microsciurus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Microsciurus mimulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Western Dwarf Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Western Dwarf Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Western Dwarf Squirrel
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.

Western Dwarf Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

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.