Rio Azuela Glass Frog
VU

Rio Azuela Glass Frog

Hyalinobatrachium pellucidum

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyalinobatrachium_pellucidum

Overview

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

The Rio Azuela Glass Frog faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's Caribbean lowlands. Stream pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development poses additional risks to this stream-dependent species. Climate change may alter precipitation patterns critical for breeding success, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This glass frog inhabits lowland rainforests along streams and rivers in Costa Rica's Caribbean slope, typically found on vegetation overhanging flowing water. The species requires pristine forest streams with clean water for breeding and depends on intact riparian forest canopy for shelter and foraging.

Other threatened species in Centrolenidae

Amazon Giant Glass FrogCR

Amazon Giant Glass Frog

Centrolene pipilatum

Unknown
VU

Rana de cristal del Cauca

Nymphargus posadae

Unknown
VU

Pacific Giant Glass Frog

Centrolene geckoideum

Unknown
Centrolene robledoiVU

Centrolene robledoi

Unknown

Threatened in Colombia

VU

Styrax duidae

Declining
EN

Pseudoplatystoma magdaleniatum

Declining
EN

Hyloscirtus japreria

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VU

Freziera golondrinensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Rio Azuela Glass Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Rio Azuela Glass Frog is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Rio Azuela Glass Frog faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's Caribbean lowlands. Stream pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development poses additional risks to this stream-dependent species. Climate change may alter precipitation patterns critical for breeding success, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation.
Where does Rio Azuela Glass Frog live?
Rio Azuela Glass Frog occurs in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rio Azuela Glass Frog?
The main threats to Rio Azuela Glass Frog 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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