Ecnomiohyla phantasmagoria
CR

Ecnomiohyla phantasmagoria

Local name: Rana magnífica fantasma

Unknown

Photo: (c) Julien Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Julien Ueda

Overview

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

Ecnomiohyla phantasmagoria faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Climate change poses an additional critical threat, as rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns degrade the specific microclimatic conditions this species requires for survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pristine cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters, requiring cool, humid conditions with persistent fog and mist. It depends on primary forest canopy and adjacent streams with specific temperature and moisture regimes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rana magnífica fantasma classified as Critically Endangered?
Rana magnífica fantasma 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. Ecnomiohyla phantasmagoria faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat fragmentation throughout its limited range in Central American cloud forests. Climate change poses an additional critical threat, as rising temperatures and altered precipitation patterns degrade the specific microclimatic conditions this species requires for survival and reproduction.
Where does Rana magnífica fantasma live?
Rana magnífica fantasma 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 magnífica fantasma?
The main threats to Rana magnífica fantasma 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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