Andean Poison Frog vs Salamander shark

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Parmaturus pilosus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Salamander shark is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Salamander shark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Scyliorhinidae
Genus	Andinobates	Parmaturus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Parmaturus pilosus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Salamander shark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Salamander shark
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.

Salamander shark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.