CRCritically Endangered
Telmatobius scrocchii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This species inhabits permanent streams, springs, and associated wetlands in the Puna ecoregion of northwestern Argentina at elevations above 3,500 meters. The frogs require cold, well-oxygenated mountain waters with rocky substrates and minimal human disturbance.
Shrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in TELMATOBIIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Telmatobius scrocchii classified as Critically Endangered?
Telmatobius scrocchii 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Telmatobius scrocchii live?
Telmatobius scrocchii occurs in Argentina. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Telmatobius scrocchii?
The main threats to Telmatobius scrocchii are 2.3, 3.2, 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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