Cordillera Central Treefrog
Hyloscirtus larinopygion
The Cordillera central tree frog is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Hylidae
Genus
Hyloscirtus
Cordillera Central Treefrog belongs to the family Hylidae, order Anura, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
The Cordillera central tree frog is a species of frog in the family Hylidae found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. While living, this creature has a solid brown dorsum, and its concealed limbs and underbelly are blue with black spots. The younger frogs are a grayish brown with some darker markings. The younger frogs' concealed limbs and underbellies are a creamy color.
The Cordillera Central Treefrog faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in Colombia's Cordillera Central. Climate change and the spread of chytrid fungus disease further threaten remaining populations in this endemic species' restricted montane range.
Key Facts
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
The Cordillera Central Treefrog faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in Colombia's Cordillera Central. Climate change and the spread of chytrid fungus disease further threaten remaining populations in this endemic species' restricted montane range.
Chytrid fungus disease (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis)
Habitat loss from agricultural expansion
Urban development and infrastructure
Climate change affecting montane ecosystems
Water pollution from agricultural runoff
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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). Cordillera Central Treefrog (Hyloscirtus larinopygion). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/cordillera-central-treefrog