Andean Poison Frog vs Calendula Smut

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Entyloma calendulae

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Calendula Smut is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Calendula Smut
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Exobasidiomycetes (Exobasidiomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Entylomatales (Entylomatales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Entylomataceae
Genus	Andinobates	Entyloma
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Entyloma calendulae

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Calendula Smut

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Calendula Smut
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.

Calendula Smut

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (13 countries).

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.

Calendula Smut

The Calendula Smut (Entyloma calendulae) is a species in the genus Entyloma. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.