Andean Poison Frog vs Devilray

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Mobula japanica

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Devilray is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Myliobatidae
Genus	Andinobates	Mobula
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Mobula japanica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Devilray

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Devilray
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.

Devilray

Habitat

Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Chile and 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.