VU

Rana de cristal del Cauca

Nymphargus posadae

Unknown

Overview

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

Nymphargus posadae faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Cordillera Occidental are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species is particularly vulnerable to chytrid fungal infections, which have devastated amphibian populations throughout the Colombian Andes. Climate change compounds these threats by altering the cool, humid microclimate conditions essential for this glass frog's survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This glass frog inhabits pristine cloud forests and montane rainforests between 1,800-2,400 meters elevation in Colombia's Cordillera Occidental. It requires areas near fast-flowing streams with dense riparian vegetation, where males call from leaves overhanging water bodies during breeding season.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rana de cristal del Cauca classified as Vulnerable?
Rana de cristal del Cauca is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Nymphargus posadae faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Cordillera Occidental are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. The species is particularly vulnerable to chytrid fungal infections, which have devastated amphibian populations throughout the Colombian Andes. Climate change compounds these threats by altering the cool, humid microclimate conditions essential for this glass frog's survival and reproduction.
Where does Rana de cristal del Cauca live?
Rana de cristal del Cauca 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 del Cauca?
The main threats to Rana de cristal del Cauca 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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