Andean Poison Frog vs
Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Nitzschia angularis
Key Differences
- Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean Poison Frog | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (hewan) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta) |
| Class | Amphibia (Amfibia) | Bacillariophyceae (Bacillariophyceae) |
| Order | Anura (Frogs & Toads) | Bacillariales (Bacillariales) |
| Family | Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) | Bacillariaceae |
| Genus | Andinobates | Nitzschia |
| Species | Andinobates opisthomelas | Nitzschia angularis |
Conservation Status
Andean Poison Frog
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean Poison Frog | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Andean Poison Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.
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.
Nitzschia angularis is an elongated, pennate freshwater diatom with angular poles and a distinctive raphe positioned along the keel of the frustule. It inhabits eutrophic to mesotrophic freshwater environments including rivers, ponds, and nutrient-enriched lakes. This photosynthetic diatom is associated with moderately enriched freshwater conditions.
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