CR

Pristimantis torrenticola

Declining

Overview

Pristimantis torrenticola is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Colombia. Its natural habitats are tropical moist montane forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Pristimantis torrenticola faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted montane range. The species' dependence on pristine cloud forest streams makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and sedimentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes essential for this moisture-dependent amphibian's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pristine cloud forests and montane streams at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Andes. It requires clean, fast-flowing streams with rocky substrates surrounded by dense vegetation cover for breeding and shelter.

Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pristimantis torrenticola classified as Critically Endangered?
Pristimantis torrenticola 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 torrenticola faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted montane range. The species' dependence on pristine cloud forest streams makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and sedimentation. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes essential for this moisture-dependent amphibian's survival.
Where does Pristimantis torrenticola live?
Pristimantis torrenticola 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 torrenticola?
The main threats to Pristimantis torrenticola are 2.1, 2.2, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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