Sugar Robber Frog
Pristimantis phragmipleuron
Overview
Pristimantis phragmipleuron is a species of frog in the family Strabomantidae. It is endemic to Colombia where it is known only from its type locality, Pan de Azúcar, Cordillera Central, in the Antioquia Department. Its natural habitat is tropical cloud forest. It is a rare species threatened by habitat loss; the habitat at the type locality has badly suffered from human settlement and the collection of firewood.
Pristimantis phragmipleuron faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range in the 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 moisture conditions essential for this amphibian's survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits cloud forests and montane humid forests in the Andean region, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires areas with dense vegetation, high humidity, and stable microclimatic conditions characteristic of tropical montane ecosystems.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in STRABOMANTIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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