ENEndangered
Choco Rocket Frog
Hyloxalus chocoensis
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· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in DENDROBATIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Choco Rocket Frog classified as Endangered?
Choco Rocket 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Choco Rocket Frog live?
Choco Rocket Frog occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Choco Rocket Frog?
The main threats to Choco Rocket Frog are 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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