CR

Pristimantis deinops

Declining

Overview

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

Pristimantis deinops faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Cordillera de Toisán, Ecuador. The species' restriction to a single mountain ridge makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and local environmental changes. Mining activities and cattle ranching have further degraded the cloud forest habitat essential for this frog's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests on the slopes of the Cordillera de Toisán in Ecuador, typically found in primary forest with dense canopy cover and high humidity. It occurs at elevations between 1,800-2,200 meters where persistent cloud cover maintains the moist microclimate essential for its reproduction and survival.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pristimantis deinops classified as Critically Endangered?
Pristimantis deinops 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 deinops faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Cordillera de Toisán, Ecuador. The species' restriction to a single mountain ridge makes it exceptionally vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and local environmental changes. Mining activities and cattle ranching have further degraded the cloud forest habitat essential for this frog's survival.
Where does Pristimantis deinops live?
Pristimantis deinops 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 deinops?
The main threats to Pristimantis deinops are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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