Pristimantis muscosus
VU

Pristimantis muscosus

Local name: Cutín de Musgo

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pristimantis_muscosus

Overview

Pristimantis muscosus is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is only found on the Cordillera del Condor of southern Ecuador and northern Peru.

Cutín de Musgo faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited montane range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this moss-dwelling species, while its restricted distribution makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and humid montane forests between 1,500-2,500m elevation in the Andes. It is specifically associated with moss-covered surfaces on trees, rocks, and forest floor substrates in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cutín de Musgo classified as Vulnerable?
Cutín de Musgo 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 Musgo faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited montane range. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required by this moss-dwelling species, while its restricted distribution makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.
Where does Cutín de Musgo live?
Cutín de Musgo occurs in across multiple regions. 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 Musgo?
The main threats to Cutín de Musgo 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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