CR

Skunk Frog

Aromobates nocturnus

Declining

Overview

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

Aromobates nocturnus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range in the Venezuelan Andes. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the temperature and humidity conditions essential for this nocturnal frog's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Cordillera de la Costa of Venezuela, typically at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It occupies areas with dense vegetation, high humidity, and stable temperatures characteristic of these Andean cloud forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Skunk Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Skunk 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. Aromobates nocturnus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range in the Venezuelan Andes. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the temperature and humidity conditions essential for this nocturnal frog's survival.
Where does Skunk Frog live?
Skunk Frog occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Skunk Frog?
The main threats to Skunk Frog are 1.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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