Los Tayos Rocket Frog
VU

Los Tayos Rocket Frog

Hyloxalus nexipus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyloxalus_nexipus

Overview

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

The Los Tayos Rocket Frog faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Cordillera del Cóndor of Ecuador and Peru. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced available breeding sites, while the species' dependence on pristine cloud forest streams makes it particularly vulnerable to water quality degradation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this amphibian's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pristine cloud forests and montane rainforests between 1,200-2,000 meters elevation in the Cordillera del Cóndor. It requires clean, fast-flowing streams with rocky substrates for breeding and is typically found near waterfalls and seepages in undisturbed forest areas.

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Unknown
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Frequently asked questions

Why is Los Tayos Rocket Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Los Tayos Rocket 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 Los Tayos Rocket Frog faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation within its restricted range in the Cordillera del Cóndor of Ecuador and Peru. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have reduced available breeding sites, while the species' dependence on pristine cloud forest streams makes it particularly vulnerable to water quality degradation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this amphibian's survival.
Where does Los Tayos Rocket Frog live?
Los Tayos 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 Los Tayos Rocket Frog?
The main threats to Los Tayos 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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