Truando Rocket Frog
CR

Truando Rocket Frog

Colostethus latinasus

Declining

Photo: (c) Euclides "Kilo" Campos, all rights reserved, uploaded by Euclides "Kilo" Campos

Overview

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

Colostethus latinasus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution and climate change impacts that alter the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for its survival and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters, particularly areas near streams, seepages, and other freshwater sources. It requires pristine forest environments with consistent moisture levels and stable microclimatic conditions.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Truando Rocket Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Truando Rocket Frog 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. Colostethus latinasus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development within its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution and climate change impacts that alter the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for its survival and reproduction.
Where does Truando Rocket Frog live?
Truando Rocket Frog occurs in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Truando Rocket Frog?
The main threats to Truando Rocket Frog are 11.1, 8.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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