VU

Huancabamba Robber Frog

Pristimantis sternothylax

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Huancabamba Robber Frog faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Peru's northern highlands, which fragments and degrades its cloud forest habitat. Mining activities in the Cordillera de Toisán pose additional threats through habitat destruction and water contamination. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this direct-developing amphibian's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and elfin woodlands in the Cordillera de Toisán of northern Peru, typically at elevations between 2,800-3,200 meters. It requires humid microhabitats with dense vegetation cover, often found among moss-covered rocks and leaf litter in areas with persistent fog and high moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Huancabamba Robber Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Huancabamba Robber Frog is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Huancabamba Robber Frog faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Peru's northern highlands, which fragments and degrades its cloud forest habitat. Mining activities in the Cordillera de Toisán pose additional threats through habitat destruction and water contamination. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this direct-developing amphibian's survival.
Where does Huancabamba Robber Frog live?
Huancabamba 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 Huancabamba Robber Frog?
The main threats to Huancabamba 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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