CR

Periquito Robber Frog

Pristimantis stenodiscus

Declining

Overview

Pristimantis stenodiscus is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Venezuela. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests.

Pristimantis stenodiscus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture conditions essential for this montane amphibian's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid Andean slopes, typically found in areas with persistent fog and high moisture levels at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It occupies the leaf litter and low vegetation of these specialized high-altitude ecosystems in South America.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Periquito Robber Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Periquito Robber Frog 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. Pristimantis stenodiscus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range in the Andean cloud forests. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture conditions essential for this montane amphibian's survival.
Where does Periquito Robber Frog live?
Periquito Robber Frog occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Periquito Robber Frog?
The main threats to Periquito Robber Frog are 8.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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