Andean Poison Frog vs Hoary fox

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Lycalopex vetulus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Hoary fox is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Hoary fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum same	Chordata (хордовые)	Chordata (хордовые)
Class	Amphibia (земноводные)	Mammalia (млекопитающие)
Order	Anura (бесхвостые земноводные)	Carnivora (хищные)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Andinobates	Lycalopex
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Lycalopex vetulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Hoary fox share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (хордовые)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Hoary fox

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Hoary fox
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.

Hoary fox

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.