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Ruthven's Robber Frog

Pristimantis ruthveni

Unknown

Overview

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

Ruthven's Robber Frog faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as rising temperatures force populations to retreat to increasingly restricted high-elevation refugia. Chytrid fungal disease has also been documented affecting amphibian populations throughout its range, contributing to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,800-2,800 meters in the Andes. It requires humid microhabitats with dense vegetation cover, typically found in leaf litter and low shrubs within primary and secondary forest environments.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ruthven's Robber Frog classified as Endangered?
Ruthven's Robber Frog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Ruthven's Robber Frog faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as rising temperatures force populations to retreat to increasingly restricted high-elevation refugia. Chytrid fungal disease has also been documented affecting amphibian populations throughout its range, contributing to local extinctions.
Where does Ruthven's Robber Frog live?
Ruthven's Robber 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 Ruthven's Robber Frog?
The main threats to Ruthven's Robber 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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