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Craugastor epochthidius

Declining

Overview

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

Craugastor epochthidius faces severe population decline primarily due to the devastating effects of chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), which has caused catastrophic mortality in Central American amphibian populations. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range has further fragmented remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions essential for this species' survival in cloud forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires cool, moist microhabitats with dense leaf litter and vegetation cover typical of Central American highland ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Craugastor epochthidius classified as Critically Endangered?
Craugastor epochthidius 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 epochthidius faces severe population decline primarily due to the devastating effects of chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), which has caused catastrophic mortality in Central American amphibian populations. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range has further fragmented remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist conditions essential for this species' survival in cloud forest environments.
Where does Craugastor epochthidius live?
Craugastor epochthidius occurs in 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 epochthidius?
The main threats to Craugastor epochthidius are 11.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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