Cauca Poison Frog vs

Andinobates bombetes compared with Sphingomonas jaspsi

Key Differences

  • Cauca Poison Frog is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cauca Poison Frog
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)
Family Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) Sphingomonadaceae
Genus Andinobates Sphingomonas
Species Andinobates bombetes Sphingomonas jaspsi

Conservation Status

Cauca Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cauca Poison Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cauca 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.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Cauca Poison Frog

The Cauca Poison Frog (Andinobates bombetes) 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.

Sphingomonas jaspsi is a Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented aerobic rod producing xanthomonadin-related pigments in its outer membrane. It has been isolated from terrestrial and aquatic environments and is characterized by its sphingolipid-containing cell membrane. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades various organic substrates in soil and water environments.

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