Craugastor phasma
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Craugastor phasma faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane forest range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival. Pollution from agricultural runoff and pesticides further degrades the pristine stream environments this species requires for reproduction.
Habitat
Craugastor phasma inhabits cool, humid montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters, typically found near pristine streams and rocky outcrops. The species requires dense forest canopy cover that maintains consistent moisture levels and stable temperatures year-round.
