Andean Poison Frog vs Gulf Chimaera

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Hydrolagus alberti

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Gulf Chimaera is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Gulf Chimaera
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Chimaeridae
Genus	Andinobates	Hydrolagus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Hydrolagus alberti

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Gulf Chimaera

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Gulf Chimaera
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.

Gulf Chimaera

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.