Andean Caenolestid vs Pleasing Poison Frog

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Ameerega bassleri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Pleasing Poison Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Caenolestidae	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus	Caenolestes	Ameerega
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Ameerega bassleri

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Caenolestid and Pleasing Poison Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Pleasing Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Pleasing Poison Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Caenolestid

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Pleasing Poison Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Andean Caenolestid

The Andean Caenolestid (Caenolestes condorensis) is a species in the genus Caenolestes. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.