Andean Poison Frog vs Briar Discus

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Aleurodiscus aurantius

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Briar Discus is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Briar Discus
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Stereaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Aleurodiscus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Aleurodiscus aurantius

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Briar Discus

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Briar Discus
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.

Briar Discus

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil).

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.

Briar Discus

The Briar Discus (Aleurodiscus aurantius) is a species in the genus Aleurodiscus. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.