CR

Molleturo Robber Frog

Pristimantis ruidus

Unknown

Overview

Pristimantis ruidus is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are tropical moist montane forests, pastureland, and heavily degraded former forest.

Pristimantis ruidus faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion, logging, and human settlement in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and population decline.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in the Andes. It is typically found in primary forest with dense vegetation, leaf litter, and high humidity levels characteristic of these high-altitude tropical ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Molleturo Robber Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Molleturo 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. Pristimantis ruidus faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion, logging, and human settlement in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and population decline.
Where does Molleturo Robber Frog live?
Molleturo Robber Frog occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Molleturo Robber Frog?
The main threats to Molleturo 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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