Oophaga lehmanni
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
↓Decreasing
Population trend
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Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
ANIMALIA
Phylum
CHORDATA
Class
AMPHIBIA
Order
ANURA
Family
DENDROBATIDAE
Genus
Oophaga
Oophaga lehmanni belongs to the family DENDROBATIDAE, order ANURA, within the AMPHIBIA class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Oophaga lehmanni faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development in its limited Colombian range. The species is further imperiled by collection for the illegal pet trade, as its striking coloration makes it highly sought after, and climate change impacts on its specialized montane forest habitat.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Endemic to the humid montane cloud forests of the western Cordillera in Colombia, typically found at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. The species inhabits dense, moss-covered primary forests with high humidity and consistent temperatures, requiring specific microhabitats with abundant leaf litter and bromeliad plants for breeding.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Oophaga lehmanni faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development in its limited Colombian range. The species is further imperiled by collection for the illegal pet trade, as its striking coloration makes it highly sought after, and climate change impacts on its specialized montane forest habitat.
Agricultural expansion and land conversion
Climate change impacts on montane ecosystems
Collection for illegal pet trade
Habitat loss and fragmentation from deforestation
Urban development and infrastructure
Annual & perennial non-timber crops
Dams & water management/use
Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals
Intentional use: hunting/trapping
Logging & wood harvesting
Conservation Actions
Found in 1 Country
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Oophaga lehmanni (Oophaga lehmanni). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/red-banded-poison-frog