ENEndangered
Pristimantis nietoi
Local name: Nieto’s Rainfrog
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in STRABOMANTIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nieto’s Rainfrog classified as Endangered?
Nieto’s Rainfrog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Nieto’s Rainfrog live?
Nieto’s Rainfrog occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nieto’s Rainfrog?
The main threats to Nieto’s Rainfrog are 1.1, 2.3, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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