CR

Cruz Robber Frog

Craugastor cruzi

Declining

Overview

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

Craugastor cruzi faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements, making populations highly susceptible to local extinctions from environmental changes and human encroachment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and humid pine-oak forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It is typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation near streams and other moisture-rich microhabitats within these montane forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cruz Robber Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Cruz Robber Frog 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 cruzi faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements, making populations highly susceptible to local extinctions from environmental changes and human encroachment.
Where does Cruz Robber Frog live?
Cruz Robber Frog 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 Cruz Robber Frog?
The main threats to Cruz Robber Frog 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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