Rio Rocket Frog
VU

Rio Rocket Frog

Allobates olfersioides

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Rio Rocket Frog faces significant pressure from urban expansion and agricultural development throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Habitat fragmentation has isolated populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting dispersal between suitable breeding sites. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban waste threatens the small streams and leaf litter microhabitats essential for this species' reproduction and larval development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small poison frog inhabits the leaf litter and understory of Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, particularly favoring areas near small streams and seepages. It requires humid microhabitats with dense leaf litter for foraging and shallow water bodies for tadpole development.

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Unknown
EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rio Rocket Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Rio Rocket 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 Rocket Frog faces significant pressure from urban expansion and agricultural development throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Habitat fragmentation has isolated populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting dispersal between suitable breeding sites. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban waste threatens the small streams and leaf litter microhabitats essential for this species' reproduction and larval development.
Where does Rio Rocket Frog live?
Rio Rocket Frog 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 Rio Rocket Frog?
The main threats to Rio Rocket 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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