Andean Poison Frog vs White-fronted Swift

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Cypseloides storeri

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while White-fronted Swift is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	White-fronted Swift
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Apodidae
Genus	Andinobates	Cypseloides
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Cypseloides storeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and White-fronted Swift share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

White-fronted Swift

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	White-fronted Swift
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.

White-fronted Swift

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.