Northern tamandua vs Ruby poison-arrow frog

Tamandua mexicana compared with Ameerega parvula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Northern tamandua Ruby poison-arrow frog
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Myrmecophagidae Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)
Genus Tamandua Ameerega
Species Tamandua mexicana Ameerega parvula

Evolutionary Relationship

Northern tamandua and Ruby poison-arrow frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Northern tamandua

LC — Least Concern

Ruby poison-arrow frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Northern tamandua Ruby poison-arrow frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Northern tamandua

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Ruby poison-arrow frog

Habitat

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

Northern tamandua

No description available.

Ruby poison-arrow frog

No description available.

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