ENEndangered
Cuenca Nelson Frog
Ctenophryne aequatorialis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· majorWetlands (inland)· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in MICROHYLIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Cuenca Nelson Frog classified as Endangered?
Cuenca Nelson Frog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Cuenca Nelson Frog live?
Cuenca Nelson Frog occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cuenca Nelson Frog?
The main threats to Cuenca Nelson Frog are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 7.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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