CR

Simon's Robber Frog

Pristimantis simonbolivari

Declining

Overview

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

Pristimantis simonbolivari faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Venezuelan Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution to high-elevation sites makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with nowhere left to retreat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and elfin woodlands at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the Cordillera de Mérida of Venezuela. It requires pristine forest environments with high humidity, dense vegetation cover, and the specialized microclimate conditions found in these high-altitude Andean ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Simon's Robber Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Simon's Robber 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. Pristimantis simonbolivari faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in the Venezuelan Andes. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution to high-elevation sites makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with nowhere left to retreat.
Where does Simon's Robber Frog live?
Simon's Robber Frog occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Simon's Robber Frog?
The main threats to Simon's Robber Frog are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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