Atopophrynus syntomopus
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
↓Decreasing
Population trend
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Countries
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
ANIMALIA
Phylum
CHORDATA
Class
AMPHIBIA
Order
ANURA
Family
CRAUGASTORIDAE
Genus
Atopophrynus
Atopophrynus syntomopus belongs to the family CRAUGASTORIDAE, order ANURA, within the AMPHIBIA class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Atopophrynus syntomopus faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and deforestation within its limited range in Colombia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities. Climate change and pollution further compound these pressures on remaining populations.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests in the Cordillera Oriental of Colombia, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It is associated with pristine forest streams and adjacent terrestrial areas with dense vegetation cover.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Atopophrynus syntomopus faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and deforestation within its limited range in Colombia. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities. Climate change and pollution further compound these pressures on remaining populations.
Agricultural expansion
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Urban development
Climate change
Water pollution
Annual & perennial non-timber crops
War, civil unrest & military exercises
Conservation Actions
Found in 1 Country
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Atopophrynus syntomopus (Atopophrynus syntomopus). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/sonson-frog