Meta Robber Frog
VU

Meta Robber Frog

Pristimantis frater

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Meta Robber Frog faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Colombian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this montane species. The frog's restricted range in the Cordillera Oriental makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia, typically found at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It requires the cool, moist conditions characteristic of Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meta Robber Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Meta Robber 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 Meta Robber Frog faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Colombian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this montane species. The frog's restricted range in the Cordillera Oriental makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human encroachment.
Where does Meta Robber Frog live?
Meta Robber 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 Meta Robber Frog?
The main threats to Meta Robber 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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