Andean Poison Frog vs Amerika-aka-ei

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Hypanus americanus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Amerika-aka-ei is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Amerika-aka-ei
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class	Amphibia (両生類)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Anura (カエル)	Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Dasyatidae
Genus	Andinobates	Hypanus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Hypanus americanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Poison Frog and Amerika-aka-ei share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索動物)

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Amerika-aka-ei

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Amerika-aka-ei
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.

Amerika-aka-ei

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

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.