Cajamarca Rainfrog
VU

Cajamarca Rainfrog

Pristimantis cajamarcensis

Unknown

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Overview

Pristimantis cajamarcensis is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are tropical moist montane forests, pastureland, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Cajamarca Robber Frog faces significant threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and mining activities in Peru's northern highlands. Its restricted range in the Cajamarca region makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human development pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the northern Peruvian Andes, typically at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It is associated with moss-covered vegetation and leaf litter in these high-altitude tropical montane ecosystems.

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Pristimantis carmelitae

Unknown
Piura Robber FrogVU

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Peters' Robber FrogVU

Peters' Robber Frog

Pristimantis petersi

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cajamarca Rainfrog classified as Vulnerable?
Cajamarca Rainfrog 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. The Cajamarca Robber Frog faces significant threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and mining activities in Peru's northern highlands. Its restricted range in the Cajamarca region makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human development pressures.
Where does Cajamarca Rainfrog live?
Cajamarca Rainfrog 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 Cajamarca Rainfrog?
The main threats to Cajamarca Rainfrog 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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