Andean Poison Frog vs Distinguished Inkcap

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Coprinopsis alopecia

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Distinguished Inkcap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Distinguished Inkcap
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)	Psathyrellaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Coprinopsis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Coprinopsis alopecia

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Distinguished Inkcap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Distinguished Inkcap
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.

Distinguished Inkcap

Habitat

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