Carmelita's Robber Frog
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Carmelita's Robber Frog

Pristimantis carmelitae

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Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Andrés Camilo Montes-Correa, all rights reserved, uploaded by Andrés Camilo Montes-Correa

Overview

Serranobatrachus carmelitae, also known as Carmelita's robber frog, is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to the north-western slopes of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, in northern Colombia. Its natural habitats are tropical riparian forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Carmelita's Robber Frog faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion, logging, and human settlement development within its limited range in Costa Rica. The species' small population size and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Craugastoridae

Yellow-spotted Andes FrogVU

Yellow-spotted Andes Frog

Lynchius flavomaculatus

Unknown
Piura Robber FrogVU

Piura Robber Frog

Pristimantis colodactylus

Unknown
Peters' Robber FrogVU

Peters' Robber Frog

Pristimantis petersi

Unknown
VU

Zacualtipan Robber Frog

Pristimantis verecundus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Carmelita's Robber Frog classified as Endangered?
Carmelita's Robber Frog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Carmelita's Robber Frog faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion, logging, and human settlement development within its limited range in Costa Rica. The species' small population size and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.
Where does Carmelita's Robber Frog live?
Carmelita's Robber 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 Carmelita's Robber Frog?
The main threats to Carmelita's Robber Frog 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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