Andean Poison Frog vs Black-tufted Marmoset

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Callithrix penicillata

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Black-tufted Marmoset is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Black-tufted Marmoset
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	Callithrix
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Callithrix penicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Black-tufted Marmoset share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Black-tufted Marmoset

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Black-tufted Marmoset
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-tufted Marmoset

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Brazil.

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-tufted Marmoset

The Black-tufted Marmoset (Callithrix penicillata) is a species in the genus Callithrix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found in Brazil.