Pristimantis xylochobates
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pristimantis xylochobates faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range in the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia. The species' dependence on pristine cloud forest environments makes it particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this high-altitude endemic frog.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane cloud forests in the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia, typically found in primary forest environments at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It requires the specific microclimate conditions of undisturbed cloud forest, including high humidity and stable temperatures.