CR

Phrynopus heimorum

Declining

Overview

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

Phrynopus heimorum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited montane range. The species' extremely restricted distribution and small population size make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities in the Peruvian Andes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane scrublands in the Andes of central Peru, typically found at elevations between 3,000-3,500 meters. It occurs in humid microhabitats among moss-covered rocks and vegetation in these high-altitude ecosystems.

Forest· majorArtificial - Aquatic & marine· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Phrynopus heimorum classified as Critically Endangered?
Phrynopus heimorum 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 heimorum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited montane range. The species' extremely restricted distribution and small population size make it highly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities in the Peruvian Andes.
Where does Phrynopus heimorum live?
Phrynopus heimorum 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 Phrynopus heimorum?
The main threats to Phrynopus heimorum are 2.1, 2.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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