Andean Poison Frog vs Black Lichen

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Lichina pygmaea

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Black Lichen is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Black Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Lichinomycetes (Lichinomycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Lichinales (Lichinales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Lichinaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Lichina
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Lichina pygmaea

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Black Lichen

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Black 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.

Black Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

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.

Black Lichen

The Black Lichen (Lichina pygmaea) is a species in the genus Lichina. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Its geographic range spans Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.