Pristimantis andinognomus
Local name: Cutín nomo
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Craugastoridae
Genus
Pristimantis
Pristimantis andinognomus belongs to the family Craugastoridae, order Anura, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
Deforestation and logging activities
Habitat loss from agricultural expansion
Climate change affecting cloud forest conditions
Habitat fragmentation
Human settlement and infrastructure development
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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 andinognomus (Pristimantis andinognomus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/cutin-nomo