Andean Poison Frog vs Highfin dogfish

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Centroscyllium excelsum

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Highfin dogfish is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Highfin dogfish
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Etmopteridae
Genus	Andinobates	Centroscyllium
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Centroscyllium excelsum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Highfin dogfish

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Highfin dogfish
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.

Highfin dogfish

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.