Andean Poison Frog vs Loose Starweb

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Asterostroma laxum

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Loose Starweb is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Loose Starweb
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Peniophoraceae
Genus	Andinobates	Asterostroma
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Asterostroma laxum

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Loose Starweb

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Loose Starweb
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.

Loose Starweb

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.