CR

Pristimantis albericoi

Unknown

Overview

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

Pristimantis albericoi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement in its limited montane range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It is associated with primary and secondary forest habitats with dense vegetation and high humidity levels.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pristimantis albericoi classified as Critically Endangered?
Pristimantis albericoi 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 albericoi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement in its limited montane range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from environmental changes and habitat fragmentation.
Where does Pristimantis albericoi live?
Pristimantis albericoi occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pristimantis albericoi?
The main threats to Pristimantis albericoi are 2.1, 3.2, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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