Peracca's Plump Toad
Osornophryne bufoniformis
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Sapo regordete de Peraca faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its montane forest habitat. Mining operations in the Cordillera Oriental further threaten remaining populations through habitat destruction and water contamination. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the cool, humid conditions this high-altitude amphibian requires for survival and reproduction.
Habitat
This species inhabits cloud forests and páramo ecosystems in the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia, typically found at elevations between 2,800-3,400 meters. It requires cool, humid montane environments with dense vegetation cover and permanent moisture sources.
Other threatened species in Bufonidae
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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