Pristimantis rubicundus
Local name: Cutín rubicundo
Pristimantis rubicundus is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Craugastoridae
Genus
Pristimantis
Pristimantis rubicundus belongs to the family Craugastoridae, order Anura, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
Pristimantis rubicundus is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Cutín rubicundo faces significant threats from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development throughout its Andean range. The species' restricted elevational range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, which are altering temperature and precipitation patterns in montane ecosystems.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It is found in primary and secondary forest habitats with dense vegetation and high humidity levels characteristic of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.
Threats
Agricultural expansion
Climate change and temperature shifts
Habitat loss and deforestation
Habitat fragmentation
Urban development and infrastructure
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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 rubicundus (Pristimantis rubicundus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/cutin-rubicundo