Cauca Poison Frog vs Mint Mildew

Andinobates bombetes compared with Neoerysiphe galeopsidis

Key Differences

• Cauca Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Mint Mildew is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cauca Poison Frog	Mint Mildew
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Helotiales (Helotiales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Erysiphaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Neoerysiphe
Species	Andinobates bombetes	Neoerysiphe galeopsidis

Conservation Status

Cauca Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Mint Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cauca Poison Frog	Mint Mildew
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.

Mint Mildew

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

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.