Andean Poison Frog vs Cape York salwood

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Acacia midgleyi

Key Differences

  • Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Cape York salwood is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Poison Frog Cape York salwood
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (planta)
Phylum Chordata (cordados) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) Fabaceae
Genus Andinobates Acacia
Species Andinobates opisthomelas Acacia midgleyi

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Cape York salwood

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Poison Frog Cape York salwood
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.

Cape York salwood

Habitat

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

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.

Cape York salwood

The Cape York Salwood (Acacia midgleyi) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia