Hyloxalus edwardsi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hyloxalus edwardsi faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Andean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as rising temperatures force populations to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce. Chytrid fungal disease, which has devastated amphibian populations throughout the Neotropics, poses an additional critical threat to remaining populations.
Habitat
This poison dart frog inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests in the Andes, typically found near streams and seepages between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. The species requires high humidity environments with dense vegetation cover and clean water sources for breeding.