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Kingsbury's rocket frog

Allobates kingsburyi

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Overview

Allobates kingsburyi is a species of frog in the family Aromobatidae. It is endemic to the Amazonian slopes of the Andes in Ecuador, near the Reventador volcano and in the Pastaza River trench.

Kingsbury's rocket frog faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement development within its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements, making it highly susceptible to localized threats and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This frog has been observed on the leaf litter in primary and secondary forest from above sea level.

The frog's known range includes protected parks: Parque Nacional Sangay, Parque Nacional Podocarpus, Parque Nacional Llanganates, and Parque Nacional Cayambe Coca.

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Talamanca Rocket Frog

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Kingsbury's rocket frog classified as Endangered?
Kingsbury's rocket 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. Kingsbury's rocket frog faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement development within its limited range in the Amazon basin. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements, making it highly susceptible to localized threats and environmental changes.
Where does Kingsbury's rocket frog live?
Kingsbury's rocket 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 Kingsbury's rocket frog?
The main threats to Kingsbury's rocket 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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