Cochran Frog
Nymphargus cochranae
Nymphargus cochranae is a species of frog in the family Centrolenidae. It is found in the lower Amazonian slopes of the Cordillera Occidental of Ecuador and adjacent Colombia, though the Colombian records require confirmation.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Centrolenidae
Genus
Nymphargus
Cochran Frog belongs to the family Centrolenidae, order Anura, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
Nymphargus cochranae is a species of frog in the family Centrolenidae. It is found in the lower Amazonian slopes of the Cordillera Occidental of Ecuador and adjacent Colombia, though the Colombian records require confirmation.
Nymphargus cochranae faces significant threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts on montane cloud forest ecosystems, while pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities degrades the pristine stream habitats essential for its reproduction.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits montane cloud forests and adjacent stream environments in the Colombian Andes, typically found along rocky streams and rivers with clean, fast-flowing water between 1,500-2,500m elevation. It requires pristine riparian vegetation and is closely associated with moss-covered rocks and overhanging vegetation near permanent water sources.
Threats
Climate change affecting montane cloud forest ecosystems
Habitat loss from deforestation and agricultural expansion
Chytrid fungal disease outbreaks
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Cochran Frog (Nymphargus cochranae). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/cochran-frog