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Pristimantis xylochobates

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Overview

Pristimantis xylochobates is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests. Like many species in the region, it is threatened by habitat loss.

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.

Threat summary

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.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pristimantis xylochobates classified as Critically Endangered?
Pristimantis xylochobates 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 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.
Where does Pristimantis xylochobates live?
Pristimantis xylochobates 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 xylochobates?
The main threats to Pristimantis xylochobates are 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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