Andean Poison Frog vs Pixie Foam

Andinobates opisthomelas compared with Stereocaulon pileatum

Key Differences

• Andean Poison Frog is Vulnerable while Pixie Foam is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Poison Frog	Pixie Foam
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Anura (Froschlurche)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Dendrobatidae (Poison Dart Frogs)	Stereocaulaceae
Genus	Andinobates	Stereocaulon
Species	Andinobates opisthomelas	Stereocaulon pileatum

Conservation Status

Andean Poison Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Pixie Foam

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Poison Frog	Pixie Foam
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.

Pixie Foam

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically 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.