VU

Tandapi Giant Glass Frog

Centrolene peristictum

Unknown

Overview

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

The Tandapi Giant Glass Frog faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Chocó bioregion are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this species' survival in high-altitude cloud forest environments.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pristine cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,400-2,200 meters in the Chocó bioregion of Ecuador. It requires areas with high humidity, consistent moisture, and dense vegetation cover typical of undisturbed cloud forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tandapi Giant Glass Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Tandapi Giant Glass 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 Tandapi Giant Glass Frog faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Chocó bioregion are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited montane habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions essential for this species' survival in high-altitude cloud forest environments.
Where does Tandapi Giant Glass Frog live?
Tandapi Giant 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 Tandapi Giant Glass Frog?
The main threats to Tandapi Giant 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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