Betic Midwife Toad vs Concentric Ring Lichen

Alytes dickhilleni compared with Arctoparmelia centrifuga

Key Differences

  • Betic Midwife Toad is Endangered while Concentric Ring Lichen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Betic Midwife Toad Concentric Ring Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Alytidae Parmeliaceae
Genus Alytes Arctoparmelia
Species Alytes dickhilleni Arctoparmelia centrifuga

Conservation Status

Betic Midwife Toad

EN — Endangered

Concentric Ring Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Betic Midwife Toad Concentric Ring Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Betic Midwife Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Concentric Ring Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Betic Midwife Toad

The Betic Midwife Toad (Alytes dickhilleni) is a species in the genus Alytes. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Concentric Ring Lichen

No description available.

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