Pristimantis philipi
Local name: Cutín de Philip
Pristimantis philipi is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Craugastoridae
Genus
Pristimantis
Pristimantis philipi belongs to the family Craugastoridae, order Anura, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
Pristimantis philipi is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is tropical high-altitude grassland.
Pristimantis philipi faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change may be altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival.
Key Facts
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Pristimantis philipi faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change may be altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for its survival.
Habitat loss from agricultural expansion
Small population size and restricted range
Urban development and infrastructure
Climate change affecting montane conditions
Pollution from agricultural runoff
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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 philipi (Pristimantis philipi). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/cutin-de-philip