Andean Poison Frog vs Blistered Cup

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Peziza vesiculosa

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Blistered Cup is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Blistered Cup
Kingdom	Animalia (animal)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (amphibien)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order	Anura (anoures)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Pezizaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Peziza
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Peziza vesiculosa

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Blistered Cup

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Blistered 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.

Blistered Cup

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.

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.

Blistered Cup

The Blistered Cup (Peziza vesiculosa) is a species in the genus Peziza. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.