VUVulnerable
Rio Santiago Poison Frog
Excidobates captivus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in DENDROBATIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rio Santiago Poison Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Rio Santiago Poison 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Rio Santiago Poison Frog live?
Rio Santiago Poison Frog occurs in 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 Santiago Poison Frog?
The main threats to Rio Santiago Poison Frog are 2.1, 3.2, 4.1, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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