CR

Hyloscirtus charazani

Declining

Overview

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

Hyloscirtus charazani faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in Bolivia's cloud forest regions. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this montane amphibian. Pollution from agricultural runoff and potential disease outbreaks, including chytrid fungus infections that have devastated other Neotropical amphibians, further compound the threats to this critically endangered frog.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests in the Bolivian Andes, typically found near streams and water bodies in humid, moss-covered environments at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. The frog requires the consistently moist conditions and stable temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude cloud forest ecosystems.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hyloscirtus charazani classified as Critically Endangered?
Hyloscirtus charazani 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. Hyloscirtus charazani faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in Bolivia's cloud forest regions. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this montane amphibian. Pollution from agricultural runoff and potential disease outbreaks, including chytrid fungus infections that have devastated other Neotropical amphibians, further compound the threats to this critically endangered frog.
Where does Hyloscirtus charazani live?
Hyloscirtus charazani 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 Hyloscirtus charazani?
The main threats to Hyloscirtus charazani are 2.1, 2.3, 8.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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