Andean Poison Frog vs Dune Waxcap

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Hygrocybe conicoides

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Dune Waxcap is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Dune Waxcap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (cordados)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Hygrophoraceae
Genus	Andinobates	Hygrocybe
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Hygrocybe conicoides

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Dune Waxcap

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Dune Waxcap
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.

Dune Waxcap

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and 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.