Andean Poison Frog vs Orange Waxcap

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Orange Waxcap is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Orange 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 aurantiosplendens

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Orange Waxcap

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Orange 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.

Orange Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.