Andean Poison Frog vs Brown ray

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Raja miraletus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Brown ray is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Brown ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Rajidae
Genus	Andinobates	Raja
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Raja miraletus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Brown ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Brown ray
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.

Brown ray

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.

Brown ray

The Brown Ray (Raja miraletus) is a species in the genus Raja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. As a member of the Raja genus, this species contributes to biodiversity in its native range.