Andean Poison Frog vs False Oat-Grass Smut

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Urocystis avenae-elatioris

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while False Oat-Grass Smut is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	False Oat-Grass Smut
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Ustilaginomycetes (Ustilaginomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Urocystidales (Urocystidales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Urocystidaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Urocystis
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Urocystis avenae-elatioris

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

False Oat-Grass Smut

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	False Oat-Grass 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.

False Oat-Grass Smut

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.