CR

Craugastor coffeus

Declining

Overview

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

Craugastor coffeus faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and deforestation in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with populations declining due to habitat fragmentation and degradation of cloud forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid pine-oak forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in Central America. It is typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation within these cool, moist highland forest environments.

Forest· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryCompliance and enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Craugastor coffeus classified as Critically Endangered?
Craugastor coffeus 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. Craugastor coffeus faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and deforestation in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with populations declining due to habitat fragmentation and degradation of cloud forest ecosystems.
Where does Craugastor coffeus live?
Craugastor coffeus occurs in Guatemala, and Honduras. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Craugastor coffeus?
The main threats to Craugastor coffeus are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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