Andean Poison Frog vs Beech Rim-Lichen

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Lecanora glabrata

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Beech Rim-Lichen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Beech Rim-Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Lecanoraceae
Genus	Andinobates	Lecanora
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Lecanora glabrata

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Beech Rim-Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Beech Rim-Lichen
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.

Beech Rim-Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, 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.

Beech Rim-Lichen

The Beech Rim-Lichen (Lecanora glabrata) is a species in the genus Lecanora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.