Andean Poison Frog vs Pearson s Pericote

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (สัตว์)	Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum same	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class	Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)	Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order	Anura (อันดับกบ)	Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Cricetidae
Genus	Andinobates	Andalgalomys
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Pearson s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Pearson s Pericote
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.

Pearson s Pericote

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.