CR

Craugastor inachus

Declining

Overview

Craugastor inachus is a species of frogs in the family Craugastoridae.

Craugastor inachus faces severe population decline primarily due to the devastating chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, which has caused widespread amphibian mortality across Central America. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range compounds these pressures. Climate change is altering the temperature and moisture conditions essential for this species' survival in cloud forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid pine-oak forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. It requires cool, moist microhabitats with abundant leaf litter and is particularly dependent on stable temperature and humidity conditions typical of cloud forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Craugastor inachus classified as Critically Endangered?
Craugastor inachus 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 inachus faces severe population decline primarily due to the devastating chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, which has caused widespread amphibian mortality across Central America. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range compounds these pressures. Climate change is altering the temperature and moisture conditions essential for this species' survival in cloud forest environments.
Where does Craugastor inachus live?
Craugastor inachus 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 inachus?
The main threats to Craugastor inachus are 11.1, 3.2, 5.3, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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