Andean Poison Frog vs Vexing Conecap

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Conocybe vexans

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Vexing Conecap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Vexing Conecap
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)	Bolbitiaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Conocybe
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Conocybe vexans

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Vexing Conecap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Vexing Conecap
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.

Vexing Conecap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in 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.