Lynch's Colombian Treefrog
Hyloscirtus lynchi
Photo: (c) Mauricio Rivera-Correa, all rights reserved, uploaded by Mauricio Rivera-Correa
Overview
Lynch's Colombian tree frog is a species of frog in the family Hylidae endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers. Scientists have seen it between 2540 and 2700 meters above sea level. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Hyloscirtus lynchi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement development throughout its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements, making populations highly susceptible to local extinctions from environmental degradation and climate change impacts on montane ecosystems.
Habitat
This species inhabits Andean cloud forests and montane humid forests, typically found near streams and water bodies in elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires pristine forest environments with high humidity and stable water sources for breeding and larval development.
Other threatened species in HYLIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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