Allobates mcdiarmidi
CR

Allobates mcdiarmidi

Declining

Photo: (c) Morten Ross, niektóre prawa zastrzeżone (CC BY), przesłane przez użytkownika Morten Ross

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Allobates mcdiarmidi faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to deforestation, mining activities, and agricultural expansion within its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' small population size and restricted distribution make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that could affect breeding success and habitat suitability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical rainforest leaf litter and low vegetation in the western Amazon basin, particularly in areas with high humidity and dense canopy cover. It is typically found in primary forest environments with abundant fallen logs and organic debris that provide suitable microhabitats for breeding and foraging.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

Frequently asked questions

Why is Allobates mcdiarmidi classified as Critically Endangered?
Allobates mcdiarmidi is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Allobates mcdiarmidi faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to deforestation, mining activities, and agricultural expansion within its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species' small population size and restricted distribution make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that could affect breeding success and habitat suitability.
Where does Allobates mcdiarmidi live?
Allobates mcdiarmidi occurs in Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Allobates mcdiarmidi?
The main threats to Allobates mcdiarmidi are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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