Andean Poison Frog vs phyllospadix de Scouler

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Phyllospadix scouleri

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while phyllospadix de Scouler is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	phyllospadix de Scouler
Kingdom	Animalia (animal)	Plantae (plante)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Amphibia (amphibien)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order	Anura (anoures)	Alismatales (Alismatales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Zosteraceae
Genus	Andinobates	Phyllospadix
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Phyllospadix scouleri

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

phyllospadix de Scouler

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	phyllospadix de Scouler
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.

phyllospadix de Scouler

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found in Canada.

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.