Pristimantis cuentasi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pristimantis cuentasi faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its restricted montane range in the Cordillera Oriental of Peru. The species' small population size and limited distribution make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and moisture conditions upslope beyond available habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional localized threats to remaining forest patches.
Habitat
This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests between 2,800-3,200 meters elevation in the Cordillera Oriental of Peru. It occurs in primary forest with dense canopy cover and high moisture levels, typically found among leaf litter and low vegetation in areas with consistent fog and precipitation.
Other threatened species in Craugastoridae
Frequently asked questions
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