VUVulnerable
Atelopus pulcher
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation
Other threatened species in BUFONIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Atelopus pulcher classified as Vulnerable?
Atelopus pulcher 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 Atelopus pulcher live?
Atelopus pulcher occurs in Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Atelopus pulcher?
The main threats to Atelopus pulcher are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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