Paruwrobates erythromos
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Paruwrobates erythromos faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its restricted Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have significantly reduced the quality and extent of its specialized high-altitude habitat. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance.
Habitat
This poison dart frog inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires pristine forest conditions with high humidity, dense vegetation cover, and specific microhabitat features including leaf litter and moss-covered surfaces for breeding.
