Andean Poison Frog vs

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Staphylococcus simiae

Key Differences

  • Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Poison Frog
Kingdom Animalia (животные) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (хордовые) Firmicutes (фирмикуты)
Class Amphibia (земноводные) Bacilli (бациллы)
Order Anura (бесхвостые земноводные) Staphylococcales
Family Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) Staphylococcaceae
Genus Andinobates Staphylococcus
Species Andinobates opisthomelas Staphylococcus simiae

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, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in 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.

Staphylococcus simiae is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus in the family Staphylococcaceae, originally isolated from South American squirrel monkeys. It is an opportunistic commensal inhabiting the skin and mucosal surfaces of its primate host. Its discovery extended our knowledge of Staphylococcus diversity across non-human primate species.

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