Andean Poison Frog vs Beira

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Dorcatragus megalotis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Poison Frog Beira
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (amphibien) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order Anura (anoures) Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus Andinobates Dorcatragus
Species Andinobates opisthomelas Dorcatragus megalotis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Poison Frog Beira
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.

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.

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