Mache Cochran Frog
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Mache Cochran Frog

Cochranella mache

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

Overview

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

The Mache Cochran Frog faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Chocó bioregion of Ecuador and Colombia. Palm oil plantations and cattle ranching have fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while mining activities contaminate the pristine streams essential for its reproductive cycle. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the montane forests where this species breeds.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pristine cloud forests and montane rainforests between 400-1,200 meters elevation in the Chocó bioregion. It requires clean, fast-flowing streams with rocky substrates for breeding, typically found in primary forest with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mache Cochran Frog classified as Endangered?
Mache Cochran 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. The Mache Cochran Frog faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Chocó bioregion of Ecuador and Colombia. Palm oil plantations and cattle ranching have fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while mining activities contaminate the pristine streams essential for its reproductive cycle. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the montane forests where this species breeds.
Where does Mache Cochran Frog live?
Mache Cochran 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 Mache Cochran Frog?
The main threats to Mache Cochran 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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