Andean Caenolestid vs Ruby poison-arrow frog

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Ameerega parvula

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while Ruby poison-arrow frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	Ruby poison-arrow 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 parvula

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Caenolestid and Ruby poison-arrow frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

Ruby poison-arrow frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	Ruby poison-arrow 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.

Ruby poison-arrow 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.