Pristimantis andinognomus
Local name: Cutín nomo
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Overview
Cutín nomo (Pristimantis andinognomus) is a small terrestrial frog endemic to the Andean cloud forests, characterized by its cryptic brown and gray mottled coloration that provides excellent camouflage among leaf litter. This direct-developing species plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems as both predator of small invertebrates and prey for larger vertebrates, contributing to nutrient cycling in montane environments.
Cutín nomo faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion, logging, and human settlement in its Andean cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and climate shifts that alter the moisture and temperature conditions of its montane ecosystem.
Habitat
This species inhabits Andean cloud forests and montane humid forests, typically found at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It occupies areas with high humidity and persistent cloud cover, often associated with moss-covered vegetation and leaf litter in these specialized montane ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Craugastoridae
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