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Craugastor campbelli

Declining

Overview

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

Craugastor campbelli faces severe population decline primarily due to the devastating chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) that has decimated amphibian populations across Central America. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range compounds these pressures. Climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond the species' narrow altitudinal tolerance, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades remaining stream habitats essential for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and adjacent stream environments at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in Central America. It requires cool, humid conditions with permanent water sources for breeding, typically found along rocky streams within primary and secondary forest habitats.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Craugastor campbelli classified as Critically Endangered?
Craugastor campbelli 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 campbelli faces severe population decline primarily due to the devastating chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) that has decimated amphibian populations across Central America. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range compounds these pressures. Climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions beyond the species' narrow altitudinal tolerance, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades remaining stream habitats essential for reproduction.
Where does Craugastor campbelli live?
Craugastor campbelli occurs in Guatemala. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Craugastor campbelli?
The main threats to Craugastor campbelli are 11.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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