Andean Poison Frog vs Broad-muzzled Bat

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Submyotodon latirostris

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Broad-muzzled Bat is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Broad-muzzled Bat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Andinobates	Submyotodon
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Submyotodon latirostris

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Broad-muzzled Bat share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Broad-muzzled Bat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Broad-muzzled Bat
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.

Broad-muzzled Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Broad-muzzled Bat

The Broad-Muzzled Bat (Submyotodon latirostris) is a species in the genus Submyotodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.