Andean Poison Frog vs Curtis'S Puffball

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Lycoperdon curtisii

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Curtis'S Puffball is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Curtis'S Puffball
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Lycoperdaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Lycoperdon
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Lycoperdon curtisii

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Curtis'S Puffball

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Curtis'S Puffball
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.

Curtis'S Puffball

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

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.