VU

Loja Robber Frog

Pristimantis versicolor

Unknown

Overview

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

The Loja Robber Frog faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in southern Ecuador are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. Mining activities in the Cordillera del Cóndor region pose additional threats to remaining forest fragments. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this species' survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests between 1,800-2,400 meters elevation in the Cordillera del Cóndor of southern Ecuador. It requires areas with high humidity and dense vegetation cover, typically found on moss-covered rocks and leaf litter in primary forest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Loja Robber Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Loja 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 Loja Robber Frog faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in southern Ecuador are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. Mining activities in the Cordillera del Cóndor region pose additional threats to remaining forest fragments. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the moisture-dependent microhabitats essential for this species' survival and reproduction.
Where does Loja Robber Frog live?
Loja 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 Loja Robber Frog?
The main threats to Loja 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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