Andean Poison Frog vs Witch guitarfish

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Zapteryx xyster

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Witch guitarfish
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Rhinobatidae
Genus	Andinobates	Zapteryx
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Zapteryx xyster

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Witch guitarfish

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Witch guitarfish
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.

Witch guitarfish

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.