Andean Poison Frog vs Ecuadorian Little Yellow Bat

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Rhogeessa velilla

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Ecuadorian Little Yellow Bat is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Ecuadorian Little Yellow Bat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Andinobates	Rhogeessa
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Rhogeessa velilla

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Ecuadorian Little Yellow Bat share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Ecuadorian Little Yellow Bat

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Ecuadorian Little Yellow Bat
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.

Ecuadorian Little Yellow Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

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.