Talamanca Rocket Frog
VU

Talamanca Rocket Frog

Allobates talamancae

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Talamanca Rocket Frog faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountains. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and humidity conditions essential for this species' survival in montane forests. Habitat fragmentation isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity, while the species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to shifting climate zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Talamanca Rocket Frog inhabits humid montane forests in Costa Rica's Talamanca mountain range, typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation near streams at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. This species requires the cool, moist microclimate conditions characteristic of cloud forests and upper montane rainforests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Talamanca Rocket Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Talamanca Rocket Frog is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Talamanca Rocket Frog faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountains. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and humidity conditions essential for this species' survival in montane forests. Habitat fragmentation isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity, while the species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to shifting climate zones.
Where does Talamanca Rocket Frog live?
Talamanca Rocket 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 Talamanca Rocket Frog?
The main threats to Talamanca Rocket 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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