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Craugastor gulosus

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Overview

Craugastor gulosus is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Craugastor gulosus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development throughout its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to environmental changes affecting its specialized breeding habitats, with populations declining rapidly due to fragmentation of remaining forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical moist montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It is typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation near streams and other water sources within primary and secondary forest environments.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Craugastor gulosus classified as Critically Endangered?
Craugastor gulosus 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 gulosus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development throughout its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to environmental changes affecting its specialized breeding habitats, with populations declining rapidly due to fragmentation of remaining forest patches.
Where does Craugastor gulosus live?
Craugastor gulosus occurs in Costa Rica, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Craugastor gulosus?
The main threats to Craugastor gulosus are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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