Pristimantis esmeraldas
VU

Pristimantis esmeraldas

Local name: Cutín de Esmeraldas

Unknown

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Overview

Pristimantis esmeraldas is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is found in north-eastern Ecuador in Esmeraldas and Manabí Provinces and in Valle del Cauca Department in Colombia.

Cutín de Esmeraldas faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in Ecuador's coastal region. The species' restricted range in the Esmeraldas province makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities that fragment its forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid lowland and premontane forests in the Esmeraldas province of northwestern Ecuador, typically found in primary and secondary forest environments with dense vegetation and high moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cutín de Esmeraldas classified as Vulnerable?
Cutín de Esmeraldas is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Cutín de Esmeraldas faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in Ecuador's coastal region. The species' restricted range in the Esmeraldas province makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities that fragment its forest habitat.
Where does Cutín de Esmeraldas live?
Cutín de Esmeraldas occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cutín de Esmeraldas?
The main threats to Cutín de Esmeraldas are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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