Pepper Glassfrog
VU

Pepper Glassfrog

Nymphargus griffithsi

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphargus_griffithsi

Overview

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

The Pepper Glassfrog faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited Andean range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and humidity conditions essential for this moisture-dependent amphibian. The species' restricted distribution across fragmented montane forests makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This glassfrog inhabits pristine cloud forests and montane rainforests between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation in the Andes. It requires areas near streams and rivers with dense vegetation cover, where it breeds on leaves overhanging water bodies.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pepper Glassfrog classified as Vulnerable?
Pepper Glassfrog 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 Pepper Glassfrog faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited Andean range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and humidity conditions essential for this moisture-dependent amphibian. The species' restricted distribution across fragmented montane forests makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from environmental changes.
Where does Pepper Glassfrog live?
Pepper Glassfrog 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 Pepper Glassfrog?
The main threats to Pepper Glassfrog 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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