Andean Poison Frog vs Oak Mildew

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Erysiphe alphitoides

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Oak Mildew is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Oak Mildew
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Helotiales (Helotiales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Erysiphaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Erysiphe
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Erysiphe alphitoides

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Oak Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Oak Mildew
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.

Oak Mildew

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

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.