Andean Poison Frog vs Lesser devilray

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Lesser 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 kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Lesser 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.

Lesser devilray

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.