Andean Poison Frog vs Pouch Cup

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Peziza saccardoana

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Pouch Cup is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Pouch Cup
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order	Anura (Froschlurche)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Pezizaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Peziza
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Peziza saccardoana

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Pouch Cup

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Pouch Cup
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.

Pouch Cup

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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.