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 (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (cordados)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Amphibia (Anfíbios)	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 — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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 e uma diatomea penada de agua doce alongada com polos angulares e um rafe distintivo posicionado ao longo da quilha do frustulo. Habita ambientes de agua doce eutroficos a mesotroficos, incluindo rios, lagoas e lagos enriquecidos em nutrientes. Esta diatomea fotosintetica esta associada a condicoes de agua doce moderadamente enriquecidas.