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Fleischmann's Robber Frog

Craugastor fleischmanni

Declining

Overview

Craugastor fleischmanni is a species of frog in the family Craugastoridae. It is endemic to Costa Rica where it has been found on the Meseta Central Oriental and Occidental, the Pacific slopes of the Barva and Poás Volcanos, the Atlantic slopes of the Irazú and Turrialba Volcanos, and on the Cordillera de Talamanca. Common name Fleischmann's robber frog has been suggested for this species.

Craugastor fleischmanni faces severe population declines primarily due to chytrid fungal disease (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), which has devastated amphibian populations throughout Central America. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development has fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change alters the cool, moist conditions essential for this species' survival. The combination of disease pressure and habitat loss has pushed this once-common frog to the brink of extinction across its historical range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. It requires cool, moist microhabitats with dense vegetation cover, typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation near streams and seepages.

Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fleischmann's Robber Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Fleischmann's Robber Frog is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Craugastor fleischmanni faces severe population declines primarily due to chytrid fungal disease (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), which has devastated amphibian populations throughout Central America. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development has fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change alters the cool, moist conditions essential for this species' survival. The combination of disease pressure and habitat loss has pushed this once-common frog to the brink of extinction across its historical range.
Where does Fleischmann's Robber Frog live?
Fleischmann's Robber Frog occurs in Costa Rica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Fleischmann's Robber Frog?
The main threats to Fleischmann's Robber Frog are 11.1, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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