Leon's Robber Frog
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Leon's Robber Frog

Pristimantis leoni

Unknown

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Overview

Pristimantis leoni is an endangered species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitats are tropical moist montane forests, high-altitude shrubland, high-altitude grassland, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest.

Leon's Robber Frog faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-elevation habitat requirements.

Threat summary

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leon's Robber Frog classified as Endangered?
Leon's 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. Leon's Robber Frog faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized high-elevation habitat requirements.
Where does Leon's Robber Frog live?
Leon's 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 Leon's Robber Frog?
The main threats to Leon's 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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