Pristimantis crucifer
VU

Pristimantis crucifer

Local name: Cutín del Porvenir

Unknown

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Overview

Pristimantis crucifer is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Cutín del Porvenir faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Deforestation and fragmentation of cloud forests have reduced available breeding sites, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this species' survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in the Andes. It requires areas with high humidity, dense vegetation, and abundant leaf litter for breeding and foraging.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cutín del Porvenir classified as Vulnerable?
Cutín del Porvenir 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 del Porvenir faces significant threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Deforestation and fragmentation of cloud forests have reduced available breeding sites, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this species' survival.
Where does Cutín del Porvenir live?
Cutín del Porvenir 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 del Porvenir?
The main threats to Cutín del Porvenir 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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