Pristimantis muscosus
Local name: Cutín de Musgo
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Craugastoridae
Genus
Pristimantis
Pristimantis muscosus belongs to the family Craugastoridae, order Anura, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and habitat fragmentation
Climate change impacts on montane ecosystems
Limited geographic range
Microhabitat degradation
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Pristimantis muscosus (Pristimantis muscosus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/cutin-de-musgo