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Urrao Rocket Frog

Hyloxalus breviquartus

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Overview

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

The Urrao Rocket Frog faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Colombian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. Its extremely restricted range around Urrao municipality makes the species particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this montane amphibian's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests in the Cordillera Occidental of Colombia, typically found at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. It requires humid, moss-covered environments with permanent water sources for breeding.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Urrao Rocket Frog classified as Endangered?
Urrao Rocket Frog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Urrao Rocket Frog faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in the Colombian Andes are cleared for agriculture and cattle ranching. Its extremely restricted range around Urrao municipality makes the species particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this montane amphibian's survival.
Where does Urrao Rocket Frog live?
Urrao Rocket Frog occurs in Colombia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Urrao Rocket Frog?
The main threats to Urrao 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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