Andean Poison Frog vs

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Diplotomma pharcidium

Key Differences

  • Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Poison Frog
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) Caliciaceae
Genus Andinobates Diplotomma
Species Andinobates opisthomelas Diplotomma pharcidium

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Poison Frog
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Diplotomma pharcidium is a crustose lichen with a greyish thallus bearing dark, lecideine apothecia on calcareous bark and rock. It inhabits old calcareous rock faces and weathered limestone in temperate European environments. This lichen is sensitive to air pollution and is found primarily in areas with low nitrogen deposition.

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