CR

Sehuencas Water Frog

Telmatobius yuracare

Declining

Overview

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

Telmatobius yuracare faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted Bolivian range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities contaminate the streams this aquatic frog depends on for survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, while the ongoing expansion of human activities in the Cochabamba region continues to fragment and degrade remaining suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic frog inhabits clear, fast-flowing mountain streams in the cloud forests of Bolivia's Cochabamba Department. It occurs at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in pristine headwater streams with rocky substrates and abundant vegetation cover.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sehuencas Water Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Sehuencas Water Frog is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Telmatobius yuracare faces severe threats from habitat degradation in its restricted Bolivian range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities contaminate the streams this aquatic frog depends on for survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes, while the ongoing expansion of human activities in the Cochabamba region continues to fragment and degrade remaining suitable habitat.
Where does Sehuencas Water Frog live?
Sehuencas Water Frog occurs in Bolivia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sehuencas Water Frog?
The main threats to Sehuencas Water Frog are 2.1, 3.3, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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