Peters' Andes Frog
CR

Peters' Andes Frog

Phrynopus peruanus

Unknown

Photo: (c) rudi-von-may, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Overview

Phrynopus peruanus is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Phrynopus peruanus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in Peru's montane cloud forests. Climate change poses an additional critical threat, as rising temperatures force this high-altitude endemic species into increasingly restricted suitable habitat ranges. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to extinction from these combined pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid grasslands at high elevations between 3,000-4,000 meters in the Peruvian Andes. It is typically found in areas with persistent cloud cover, high humidity, and cool temperatures characteristic of these specialized high-altitude ecosystems.

Grassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Peters' Andes Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Peters' Andes 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. Phrynopus peruanus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in Peru's montane cloud forests. Climate change poses an additional critical threat, as rising temperatures force this high-altitude endemic species into increasingly restricted suitable habitat ranges. The species' extremely limited distribution and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to extinction from these combined pressures.
Where does Peters' Andes Frog live?
Peters' Andes Frog occurs in Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Peters' Andes Frog?
The main threats to Peters' Andes Frog are 2.3, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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