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Rana de cristal de rostro adornado

Centrolene bacatum

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Overview

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

Centrolene bacatum faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Andean cloud forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to chytrid fungal infections, which have devastated glass frog populations throughout Central and South America. Stream pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities further degrades the pristine water quality essential for their reproductive success.

Threat summary

Habitat

This glass frog inhabits pristine cloud forests and montane rainforests along streams and rivers at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the Andes. The species requires clean, fast-flowing water with overhanging vegetation for breeding, typically found in undisturbed primary forest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rana de cristal de rostro adornado classified as Endangered?
Rana de cristal de rostro adornado 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. Centrolene bacatum faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Andean cloud forest range. The species is particularly vulnerable to chytrid fungal infections, which have devastated glass frog populations throughout Central and South America. Stream pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities further degrades the pristine water quality essential for their reproductive success.
Where does Rana de cristal de rostro adornado live?
Rana de cristal de rostro adornado occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rana de cristal de rostro adornado?
The main threats to Rana de cristal de rostro adornado are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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