Andean Poison Frog vs Root rot

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Phytophthora quercina

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Root rot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Root rot
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Phytophthora
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Phytophthora quercina

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Root rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Root rot
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.

Root rot

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (13 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.