Andean Poison Frog vs Pine Toughshank

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Gymnopus putillus

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Pine Toughshank is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Pine Toughshank
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)	Omphalotaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Gymnopus
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Gymnopus putillus

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Pine Toughshank

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Pine Toughshank
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.

Pine Toughshank

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.