Pristimantis orpacobates
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pristimantis orpacobates faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its limited Andean range are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and humidity conditions upslope beyond available habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional threats to remaining forest fragments.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane cloud forests and elfin forests at elevations between 2,800-3,400 meters in the Andes. It requires the cool, humid conditions and dense vegetation typical of these high-altitude ecosystems, often found among moss-covered rocks and fallen logs.
Other threatened species in Craugastoridae
Frequently asked questions
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