CR

Atelopus guitarraensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Atelopus guitarraensis faces severe population declines primarily due to chytridiomycosis, a fungal disease that has devastated amphibian populations throughout Central and South America. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and human settlement development in its limited montane range compounds these pressures. Climate change may be altering the microclimatic conditions essential for this species' survival, while its extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid environments at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia. It requires pristine stream environments with consistent moisture levels and specific temperature ranges typical of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Atelopus guitarraensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Atelopus guitarraensis 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. Atelopus guitarraensis faces severe population declines primarily due to chytridiomycosis, a fungal disease that has devastated amphibian populations throughout Central and South America. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and human settlement development in its limited montane range compounds these pressures. Climate change may be altering the microclimatic conditions essential for this species' survival, while its extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.
Where does Atelopus guitarraensis live?
Atelopus guitarraensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Atelopus guitarraensis?
The main threats to Atelopus guitarraensis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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