Andean Poison Frog vs Dark Gray Boulder Lichen

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Porpidia cinereoatra

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Dark Gray Boulder Lichen is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Dark Gray Boulder Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Lecideales (Lecideales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Lecideaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Porpidia
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Porpidia cinereoatra

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Dark Gray Boulder Lichen

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Dark Gray Boulder 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.

Dark Gray Boulder Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.