Andean Poison Frog vs Kapala stingaree

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Urolophus kapalensis

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Kapala stingaree is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Kapala stingaree
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)	Urolophidae
Genus	Andinobates	Urolophus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Urolophus kapalensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Kapala stingaree

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Kapala stingaree
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.

Kapala stingaree

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.