Pristimantis prolatus
Local name: Cutín oculto
Pristimantis prolatus is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Craugastoridae
Genus
Pristimantis
Pristimantis prolatus belongs to the family Craugastoridae, order Anura, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
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.
Key Facts
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
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.
Deforestation for urban development
Habitat loss and fragmentation from agricultural expansion
Small population size and restricted range
Climate change affecting montane forest ecosystems
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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 prolatus (Pristimantis prolatus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/cutin-oculto