Andean Poison Frog vs Black Lion Tamarin

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Leontopithecus chrysopygus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Black Lion Tamarin is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Black Lion Tamarin
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amfibia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Primates (Primata)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Callitrichidae
Genus	Andinobates	Leontopithecus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Leontopithecus chrysopygus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Black Lion Tamarin share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Black Lion Tamarin

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Black Lion Tamarin
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.

Black Lion Tamarin

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.

Black Lion Tamarin

The Black Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysopygus) is a species in the genus Leontopithecus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.