CR

Telmatobius philippii

Declining

Overview

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

Telmatobius philippii faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to mining activities and water extraction in its high-altitude Andean environment. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from mining runoff and agricultural chemicals, which contaminate the streams and wetlands essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that affect the delicate aquatic ecosystems this frog depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered frog inhabits high-altitude aquatic environments in the Andes, including streams, springs, and associated wetlands at elevations typically above 3,500 meters. The species requires clean, well-oxygenated water with stable temperatures and is closely associated with rocky substrates and aquatic vegetation in these montane ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Telmatobius philippii classified as Critically Endangered?
Telmatobius philippii 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 philippii faces severe threats from habitat degradation due to mining activities and water extraction in its high-altitude Andean environment. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from mining runoff and agricultural chemicals, which contaminate the streams and wetlands essential for its survival. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that affect the delicate aquatic ecosystems this frog depends upon.
Where does Telmatobius philippii live?
Telmatobius philippii occurs in Chile. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Telmatobius philippii?
The main threats to Telmatobius philippii are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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