Pristimantis tribulosus
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Overview
Pristimantis tribulosus is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Colombia and is only known from the vicinity of its type locality near Samaná in the Caldas Department, on the eastern slope of the Cordillera Central. The specific name tribulosus, meaning "thorny", refers to the numerous tubercles that cover the upper surfaces of this species.
Pristimantis tribulosus faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion, logging, and human settlement in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and population decline.
Habitat
This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters in the Andes. It is typically found in primary forest with dense canopy cover, leaf litter, and high humidity levels characteristic of tropical montane cloud forest ecosystems.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in STRABOMANTIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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