Andean Poison Frog vs Mountain Waxcap

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Hygrocybe salicis-herbaceae

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Mountain Waxcap is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Mountain Waxcap
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)	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Andinobates	Hygrocybe
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Hygrocybe salicis-herbaceae

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Mountain Waxcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Mountain Waxcap
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.

Mountain Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across 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.