CR

Telmatobius hockingi

Declining

Overview

Telmatobius hockingi is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to Peru.

Telmatobius hockingi, an aquatic frog restricted to high-Andean streams in southern Ecuador, has suffered severe population declines linked to chytridiomycosis (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), which has devastated Telmatobius populations across the region. Water abstraction and pollution from agricultural runoff and nearby human settlements further degrade its already narrow stream habitat, while introduced trout prey on larvae and juveniles in some localities. The species' restricted range and reliance on cold, well-oxygenated water make it especially vulnerable to any additional habitat disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cold, fast-flowing streams and rivers at high elevation in the Andes of southern Ecuador, remaining closely tied to clear, oxygen-rich water throughout its aquatic life cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Telmatobius hockingi classified as Critically Endangered?
Telmatobius hockingi is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Telmatobius hockingi, an aquatic frog restricted to high-Andean streams in southern Ecuador, has suffered severe population declines linked to chytridiomycosis (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), which has devastated Telmatobius populations across the region. Water abstraction and pollution from agricultural runoff and nearby human settlements further degrade its already narrow stream habitat, while introduced trout prey on larvae and juveniles in some localities. The species' restricted range and reliance on cold, well-oxygenated water make it especially vulnerable to any additional habitat disturbance.
Where does Telmatobius hockingi live?
Telmatobius hockingi 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 Telmatobius hockingi?
The main threats to Telmatobius hockingi 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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