Andean Poison Frog vs Péramèle Du Désert

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Perameles eremiana

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Péramèle Du Désert is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Péramèle Du Désert
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (amphibien)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Anura (anoures)	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Peramelidae
Genus	Andinobates	Perameles
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Perameles eremiana

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Péramèle Du Désert share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Péramèle Du Désert

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Péramèle Du Désert
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.

Péramèle Du Désert

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.