Andean Poison Frog vs Dark Shadow Lichen

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Phaeophyscia sciastra

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Dark Shadow Lichen is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Dark Shadow Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Caliciales (Caliciales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Physciaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Phaeophyscia
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Phaeophyscia sciastra

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Dark Shadow Lichen

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Dark Shadow 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 Shadow Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, 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.