Palmer's Treefrog
VU

Palmer's Treefrog

Hyloscirtus palmeri

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmer's_tree_frog

Overview

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

Palmer's Treefrog faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Ecuadorian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change threatens to shift the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival. Pollution from agricultural runoff and pesticides further degrades the pristine stream environments where this treefrog breeds and develops.

Threat summary

Habitat

Palmer's Treefrog inhabits pristine cloud forests and montane rainforests of the Ecuadorian Andes, typically found near fast-flowing streams and rocky cascades between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. The species requires the cool, humid microclimate of undisturbed forest canopy and depends on clean, well-oxygenated water for reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palmer's Treefrog classified as Vulnerable?
Palmer's Treefrog 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. Palmer's Treefrog faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Ecuadorian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change threatens to shift the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival. Pollution from agricultural runoff and pesticides further degrades the pristine stream environments where this treefrog breeds and develops.
Where does Palmer's Treefrog live?
Palmer's Treefrog 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 Palmer's Treefrog?
The main threats to Palmer's Treefrog 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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