CR

Mindo Robber Frog

Strabomantis necerus

Declining

Overview

Strabomantis necerus, also known as the Mindo robber frog or hornless groundfrog, is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is found on the lower Pacific slopes of the Andes from Cotopaxi Province northward to Carchi Province, Ecuador, and Valle del Cauca Department, Colombia.

Strabomantis necerus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching fragmenting its cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this amphibian's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires areas with high moisture levels and dense vegetation cover, typically found in primary and secondary forest environments with abundant leaf litter and moss-covered surfaces.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mindo Robber Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Mindo Robber Frog is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Strabomantis necerus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation for coffee cultivation and cattle ranching fragmenting its cloud forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this amphibian's survival.
Where does Mindo Robber Frog live?
Mindo Robber Frog occurs in Colombia, and Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mindo Robber Frog?
The main threats to Mindo Robber Frog are 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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