VU

Pacific Giant Glass Frog

Centrolene geckoideum

Unknown

Overview

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

The Pacific Giant Glass Frog faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented critical breeding habitats along pristine mountain streams. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this species' survival in high-altitude environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pristine cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the Ecuadorian Andes. It requires clean, fast-flowing streams with rocky substrates for breeding, typically found in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pacific Giant Glass Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Pacific Giant Glass 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 Pacific Giant Glass Frog faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Ecuador's cloud forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented critical breeding habitats along pristine mountain streams. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this species' survival in high-altitude environments.
Where does Pacific Giant Glass Frog live?
Pacific Giant Glass 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 Pacific Giant Glass Frog?
The main threats to Pacific Giant Glass 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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