Hidden Robber Frog
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Hidden Robber Frog

Pristimantis prolatus

Unknown

Photo: iNaturalist: (c) Mario Humberto Yánez-Muñoz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mario Humberto Yánez-Muñoz

Overview

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

Pristimantis prolatus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation and climate change impacts on high-elevation ecosystems.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Craugastoridae

Pristimantis carmelitaeEN

Pristimantis carmelitae

Unknown
Piura Robber FrogVU

Piura Robber Frog

Pristimantis colodactylus

Unknown
Peters' Robber FrogVU

Peters' Robber Frog

Pristimantis petersi

Unknown
VU

Zacualtipan Robber Frog

Pristimantis verecundus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Hidden Robber Frog classified as Endangered?
Hidden Robber Frog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Pristimantis prolatus faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing deforestation and climate change impacts on high-elevation ecosystems.
Where does Hidden Robber Frog live?
Hidden Robber Frog 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 Hidden Robber Frog?
The main threats to Hidden Robber Frog 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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