Hyloxalus delatorreae
CR

Hyloxalus delatorreae

Declining

Photo: (c) Felipe Campos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Felipe Campos

Overview

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

Hyloxalus delatorreae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and mining activities in its limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements, making it highly susceptible to environmental changes and human encroachment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia, typically found in areas with dense vegetation, high humidity, and permanent water sources at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires pristine forest conditions with leaf litter and small streams or seepages for breeding.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorWetlands (inland)· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hyloxalus delatorreae classified as Critically Endangered?
Hyloxalus delatorreae 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. Hyloxalus delatorreae faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and mining activities in its limited range in the Colombian Andes. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements, making it highly susceptible to environmental changes and human encroachment.
Where does Hyloxalus delatorreae live?
Hyloxalus delatorreae 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 Hyloxalus delatorreae?
The main threats to Hyloxalus delatorreae 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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