VUVulnerable
Mertens' Rocket Frog
Colostethus mertensi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in DENDROBATIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mertens' Rocket Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Mertens' 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Mertens' Rocket Frog live?
Mertens' Rocket Frog occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mertens' Rocket Frog?
The main threats to Mertens' Rocket Frog are 2.1, 2.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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