Andean Poison Frog vs Falkland Island fox

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Dusicyon australis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Falkland Island fox is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Falkland Island fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (amphibien)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Anura (anoures)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Andinobates	Dusicyon
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Dusicyon australis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Falkland Island fox share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Falkland Island fox

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Falkland Island fox
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.

Falkland Island fox

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.