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Pristimantis turumiquirensis

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Overview

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

Pristimantis turumiquirensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and human settlement development in the Venezuelan Coastal Range. The species' extremely restricted range on Cerro Turumiquire makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and habitat fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat through potential shifts in the montane cloud forest conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid mountain slopes in the Venezuelan Coastal Range, specifically on Cerro Turumiquire. It occupies elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters where persistent cloud cover creates the moist microclimate conditions essential for its survival.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pristimantis turumiquirensis classified as Critically Endangered?
Pristimantis turumiquirensis 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 turumiquirensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and human settlement development in the Venezuelan Coastal Range. The species' extremely restricted range on Cerro Turumiquire makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and habitat fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional threat through potential shifts in the montane cloud forest conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Pristimantis turumiquirensis live?
Pristimantis turumiquirensis 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 Pristimantis turumiquirensis?
The main threats to Pristimantis turumiquirensis are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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