Thymelen Robber Frog
Pristimantis thymelensis
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Overview
Pristimantis thymelensis is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are tropical moist shrubland and high-altitude grassland.
Cutín del paramo del Angel faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion and cattle grazing in its restricted páramo habitat. Climate change poses an additional severe risk, as rising temperatures force this high-altitude specialist upslope into increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the high-altitude páramo ecosystems of northern Ecuador, specifically in the Cordillera Oriental at elevations between 3,200-3,600 meters. It inhabits the unique grassland and shrubland vegetation characteristic of Andean páramo, including areas with scattered cushion plants and rocky outcrops.
Other threatened species in Craugastoridae
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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