Andean Poison Frog vs Round whip ray

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Maculabatis pastinacoides

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Round whip ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Round whip ray
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)	Dasyatidae
Genus	Andinobates	Maculabatis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Maculabatis pastinacoides

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Round whip ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Round whip 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.

Round whip ray

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.