Andean Poison Frog vs Spindle Duster

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Coniophora fusispora

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Spindle Duster is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Spindle Duster
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Boletales (Boletales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Coniophoraceae
Genus	Andinobates	Coniophora
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Coniophora fusispora

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Spindle Duster

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Spindle Duster
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.

Spindle Duster

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark and Norway.

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.