CR

Philogenia ferox

Unknown

Overview

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

Philogenia ferox faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized cloud forest habitat in Central American mountain ranges. Mining operations and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change is causing upward shifts in suitable temperature and humidity zones that exceed the species' dispersal capabilities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests between 1,200-2,400 meters elevation, requiring high humidity levels and persistent fog cover. It is typically found in primary forest understory with dense epiphyte communities and minimal human disturbance.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recovery

Other threatened species in PHILOGENIIDAE

EN

Philogenia monotis

Unknown
VU

Philogenia cristalina

Unknown
VU

Philogenia expansa

Unknown
VU

Philogenia polyxena

Unknown

Threatened in Venezuela

EN

Helena's Marsupial Frog

Gastrotheca helenae

Stable
VU

Ternstroemia steyermarkii

Declining
VU

Lonchocarpus crassispermus

Declining
CR

Machaerium orthocarpum

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Philogenia ferox classified as Critically Endangered?
Philogenia ferox 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. Philogenia ferox faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its specialized cloud forest habitat in Central American mountain ranges. Mining operations and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while climate change is causing upward shifts in suitable temperature and humidity zones that exceed the species' dispersal capabilities.
Where does Philogenia ferox live?
Philogenia ferox 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 Philogenia ferox?
The main threats to Philogenia ferox are 6.1, 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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