Andean Poison Frog vs Geranium Rust

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Uromyces geranii

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Geranium Rust is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Geranium Rust
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Pucciniomycetes (Pucciniomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Pucciniales (Pucciniales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Pucciniaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Uromyces
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Uromyces geranii

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Geranium Rust

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Geranium Rust
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.

Geranium Rust

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Norway.

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.