CR

Bello Rocket Frog

Hyloxalus abditaurantius

Declining

Overview

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

Hyloxalus abditaurantius faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining cloud forest patches where this species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with climate change potentially altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This poison dart frog inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Colombian Andes, typically found in areas with high humidity and stable temperatures. The species requires intact forest canopy and leaf litter for breeding and foraging activities.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bello Rocket Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Bello Rocket Frog 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. Hyloxalus abditaurantius faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range in the Colombian Andes. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining cloud forest patches where this species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, with climate change potentially altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival.
Where does Bello Rocket Frog live?
Bello Rocket Frog 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 Bello Rocket Frog?
The main threats to Bello Rocket Frog are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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