ENEndangered
Excidobates mysteriosus
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in DENDROBATIDAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
Why is Excidobates mysteriosus classified as Endangered?
Excidobates mysteriosus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Excidobates mysteriosus live?
Excidobates mysteriosus occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Excidobates mysteriosus?
The main threats to Excidobates mysteriosus are 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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