Andean Poison Frog vs painted ray

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Raja microocellata

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while painted ray is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	painted ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Rajidae
Genus	Andinobates	Raja
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Raja microocellata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

painted ray

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	painted ray
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.

painted ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Denmark. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.