CR

Oophaga lehmanni

Declining

Overview

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

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislationPolicies and regulationsLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Oophaga lehmanni classified as Critically Endangered?
Oophaga lehmanni 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. 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.
Where does Oophaga lehmanni live?
Oophaga lehmanni 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 Oophaga lehmanni?
The main threats to Oophaga lehmanni are 2.1, 5.1, 5.1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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