Sarcohyla calvicollina
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sarcohyla calvicollina faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited montane range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the temperature and moisture conditions essential for its survival. Chytrid fungal infections, which have devastated amphibian populations throughout Central America, represent an ongoing biological threat to remaining populations.
Habitat
This species inhabits cloud forests and pine-oak forests in montane regions of Mexico, typically at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires humid microhabitats with permanent or semi-permanent water sources for breeding, often associated with rocky streams and seepages in forested areas.
