CR

Nono Robber Frog

Pristimantis hamiotae

Declining

Overview

Pristimantis hamiotae is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are tropical moist montane forests and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pristimantis hamiotae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement development within its limited range in the Andes. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and population fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Andean slopes, typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. It requires pristine forest conditions with high humidity and stable microclimatic conditions characteristic of these montane ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nono Robber Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Nono 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 hamiotae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement development within its limited range in the Andes. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and population fragmentation.
Where does Nono Robber Frog live?
Nono 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 Nono Robber Frog?
The main threats to Nono Robber Frog are 1.1, 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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