Andean Poison Frog vs Tiny Earthstar

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Geastrum minimum

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Tiny Earthstar is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Tiny Earthstar
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Geastrales (Geastrales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Geastraceae
Genus	Andinobates	Geastrum
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Geastrum minimum

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Tiny Earthstar

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Tiny Earthstar
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.

Tiny Earthstar

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). 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.