Chimantá Poison Frog vs

Anomaloglossus rufulus compared with Rhizocarpon oederi

Key Differences

  • Chimantá Poison Frog is Near Threatened while is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chimantá Poison Frog
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family Aromobatidae Rhizocarpaceae
Genus Anomaloglossus Rhizocarpon
Species Anomaloglossus rufulus Rhizocarpon oederi

Conservation Status

Chimantá Poison Frog

NT — Near Threatened

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chimantá Poison Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chimantá Poison Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Chimantá Poison Frog

The Chimantá Poison Frog (Anomaloglossus rufulus) is a species in the genus Anomaloglossus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Rhizocarpon oederi is a crustose lichen historically recorded on siliceous rocks across parts of Europe and North America. It is now classified as Extinct (EX) on the IUCN Red List, representing one of the few lichen species confirmed to have been lost. Its disappearance is attributed to habitat destruction, air pollution, and the very specific microhabitat requirements that made it vulnerable.

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