Andean Poison Frog vs Yarrow

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Achillea crithmifolia

Key Differences

  • Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Yarrow is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Poison Frog Yarrow
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus Andinobates Achillea
Species Andinobates opisthomelas Achillea crithmifolia

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Yarrow

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Poison Frog Yarrow
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.

Yarrow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (9 countries).

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.

Yarrow

No description available.

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