Andean Poison Frog vs Dendrolague de Lumholtz

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Dendrolagus lumholtzi

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Dendrolague de Lumholtz is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Dendrolague de Lumholtz
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (amphibien)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Anura (anoures)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Macropodidae (Kangaroos)
Genus	Andinobates	Dendrolagus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Dendrolagus lumholtzi

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Dendrolague de Lumholtz share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Dendrolague de Lumholtz

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Dendrolague de Lumholtz
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.

Dendrolague de Lumholtz

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.