VU

Anatipes Robber Frog

Strabomantis anatipes

Declining

Overview

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

Habitat

Strabomantis anatipes inhabits pristine cloud forests of the northern Andes, typically found among dense moss carpets, bromeliad clusters, and leaf litter in areas with persistent fog and humidity levels exceeding 90%. The species requires undisturbed forest conditions with complex microhabitat structure, including fallen logs, rock crevices, and dense understory vegetation that provide essential breeding sites and moisture retention.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

Frequently asked questions

Why is Anatipes Robber Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Anatipes Robber Frog is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Anatipes Robber Frog live?
Anatipes Robber Frog occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Anatipes Robber Frog?
The main threats to Anatipes Robber Frog are 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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