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Ground Robber Frog

Pristimantis insignitus

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Overview

Serranobatrachus insignitus is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. Its common name is ground robber frog. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. Its natural habitats are cloud forests at elevations of 1,530–2,134 m (5,020–7,001 ft) asl. These frogs have been found under logs or rocks on roadsides, or when active, on top of rocks, logs or low vegetation, beside streams. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Ground Robber Frog faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this high-elevation specialist.

Threat summary

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Unknown
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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ground Robber Frog classified as Endangered?
Ground Robber Frog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Ground Robber Frog faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required by this high-elevation specialist.
Where does Ground Robber Frog live?
Ground Robber Frog occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ground Robber Frog?
The main threats to Ground Robber Frog are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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