Chimantá Poison Frog vs Electric ray

Anomaloglossus rufulus compared with Torpedo mackayana

Key Differences

• Chimantá Poison Frog is Near Threatened while Electric ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chimantá Poison Frog	Electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Aromobatidae	Torpedinidae
Genus	Anomaloglossus	Torpedo
Species	Anomaloglossus rufulus	Torpedo mackayana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Chimantá Poison Frog

NT — Near Threatened

Electric ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chimantá Poison Frog	Electric ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chimantá Poison Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Electric ray

Chimantá Poison Frog

The Chimantá Poison Frog (Anomaloglossus rufulus) is a species in the genus Anomaloglossus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.