Cauca Poison Frog vs Oak Mildew

Andinobates bombetes compared with Erysiphe alphitoides

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cauca Poison Frog	Oak 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	Erysiphe
Species	Andinobates bombetes	Erysiphe alphitoides

Conservation Status

Cauca Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Oak Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cauca Poison Frog	Oak 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.

Oak Mildew

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 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.