Cauca Poison Frog vs Cramp Balls

Andinobates bombetes compared with Daldinia concentrica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cauca Poison Frog Cramp Balls
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Xylariales (Xylariales)
Family Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs) Hypoxylaceae
Genus Andinobates Daldinia
Species Andinobates bombetes Daldinia concentrica

Conservation Status

Cauca Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Cramp Balls

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cauca Poison Frog Cramp Balls
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cauca 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.

Cramp Balls

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Cauca Poison Frog

The Cauca Poison Frog (Andinobates bombetes) 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.

Cramp Balls

No description available.

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