Suretka Glass Frog
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Suretka Glass Frog

Hyalinobatrachium chirripoi

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyalinobatrachium_chirripoi

Overview

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

The Suretka Glass Frog faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited montane range in Costa Rica and Panama. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this species' survival in cloud forest environments. Habitat fragmentation has isolated populations, reducing genetic diversity and making recovery more difficult.

Threat summary

Habitat

This glass frog inhabits montane cloud forests and humid premontane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the Talamanca mountain range. It requires pristine forest streams with overhanging vegetation where it breeds and deposits eggs on leaves above flowing water.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Suretka Glass Frog classified as Endangered?
Suretka Glass Frog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Suretka Glass Frog faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited montane range in Costa Rica and Panama. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for this species' survival in cloud forest environments. Habitat fragmentation has isolated populations, reducing genetic diversity and making recovery more difficult.
Where does Suretka Glass Frog live?
Suretka Glass Frog occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Suretka Glass Frog?
The main threats to Suretka Glass Frog are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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