CR

Plectrohyla chrysopleura

Declining

Overview

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

Plectrohyla chrysopleura faces severe population decline primarily due to the devastating chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, which has caused widespread amphibian mortality across Central America. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging in its montane cloud forest range compounds these pressures. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid microclimates essential for this species' survival, potentially pushing suitable habitat to higher elevations where less area is available.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and pine-oak forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the mountains of Guatemala and southern Mexico. It requires cool, humid microhabitats with persistent moisture, typically found near streams or in areas with dense vegetation cover.

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

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservationCompliance and enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plectrohyla chrysopleura classified as Critically Endangered?
Plectrohyla chrysopleura 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. Plectrohyla chrysopleura faces severe population decline primarily due to the devastating chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, which has caused widespread amphibian mortality across Central America. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging in its montane cloud forest range compounds these pressures. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid microclimates essential for this species' survival, potentially pushing suitable habitat to higher elevations where less area is available.
Where does Plectrohyla chrysopleura live?
Plectrohyla chrysopleura occurs in Honduras. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Plectrohyla chrysopleura?
The main threats to Plectrohyla chrysopleura are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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