CR

Ameerega planipaleae

Unknown

Overview

A member of the Dendrobatidae family, the Oxapampa poison frog is a diurnal, ground-dwelling frog endemic to the Oxapampa province of Peru. It has an extremely limited range, and has been observed between 1924 and 2200 meters above sea level in fields, forest edges, and high jungle forest in close proximity to streams and moving water.

Ameerega planipaleae faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range in the Cordillera Azul region of Peru. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining cloud forest patches where this poison frog occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This poison frog inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in the Cordillera Azul of central Peru. It requires pristine forest conditions with high humidity and dense vegetation cover for breeding and foraging.

Artificial - Aquatic & marine· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ameerega planipaleae classified as Critically Endangered?
Ameerega planipaleae 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. Ameerega planipaleae faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range in the Cordillera Azul region of Peru. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented the remaining cloud forest patches where this poison frog occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance.
Where does Ameerega planipaleae live?
Ameerega planipaleae occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ameerega planipaleae?
The main threats to Ameerega planipaleae are 2.1, 5.3, 9.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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