Andean Poison Frog vs Fragile Dapperling

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Leucocoprinus fragilissimus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Fragile Dapperling is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Fragile Dapperling
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)	Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus	Andinobates	Leucocoprinus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Leucocoprinus fragilissimus

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Fragile Dapperling

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Fragile Dapperling
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.

Fragile Dapperling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.

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.