CR

Pristimantis chrysops

Declining

Overview

Pristimantis chrysops is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pristimantis chrysops faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment.

Threat summary

Habitat

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

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pristimantis chrysops classified as Critically Endangered?
Pristimantis chrysops 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 chrysops faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment.
Where does Pristimantis chrysops live?
Pristimantis chrysops 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 chrysops?
The main threats to Pristimantis chrysops are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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