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Isthmohyla insolita

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Overview

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

Isthmohyla insolita faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests across its limited Costa Rican range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as rising temperatures force optimal conditions upslope beyond available habitat. Chytrid fungal disease has devastated amphibian populations throughout Central America, posing an additional existential threat to remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in Costa Rica's central mountain ranges. It requires pristine forest canopy with high humidity levels and stable temperatures, typically found in areas with persistent cloud cover and minimal human disturbance.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Isthmohyla insolita classified as Endangered?
Isthmohyla insolita 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. Isthmohyla insolita faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests across its limited Costa Rican range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as rising temperatures force optimal conditions upslope beyond available habitat. Chytrid fungal disease has devastated amphibian populations throughout Central America, posing an additional existential threat to remaining populations.
Where does Isthmohyla insolita live?
Isthmohyla insolita 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 Isthmohyla insolita?
The main threats to Isthmohyla insolita 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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