Andean Poison Frog vs Thomson'S Rosette Lichen

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Physcia thomsoniana

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Thomson'S Rosette Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Thomson'S Rosette 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	Physcia
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Physcia thomsoniana

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Thomson'S Rosette Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Thomson'S Rosette 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.

Thomson'S Rosette Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Found in 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.