Andean Poison Frog vs Starrynose stingray

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Pastinachus stellurostris

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Starrynose stingray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Starrynose stingray
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	Pastinachus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Pastinachus stellurostris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Starrynose stingray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Starrynose stingray
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.

Starrynose stingray

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.