Andean Poison Frog vs Marsh tick

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Ixodes apronophorus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Marsh tick is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Marsh tick
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum	Chordata (хордовые)	Arthropoda (членистоногие)
Class	Amphibia (земноводные)	Arachnida (паукообразные)
Order	Anura (бесхвостые земноводные)	Ixodida (Ixodida)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Ixodidae
Genus	Andinobates	Ixodes
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Ixodes apronophorus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Marsh tick share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (животные)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Marsh tick

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Marsh tick
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.

Marsh tick

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Found in Sweden.

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.