CR

Minyobates steyermarki

Declining

Overview

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

Minyobates steyermarki faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, mining activities, and agricultural expansion within its limited range in the Venezuelan Guiana Highlands. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for this poison dart frog's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests in the tepuis (table mountains) of the Venezuelan Guiana Highlands, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It requires areas with high humidity, dense vegetation, and abundant leaf litter near streams and seepages.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Minyobates steyermarki classified as Critically Endangered?
Minyobates steyermarki 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. Minyobates steyermarki faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, mining activities, and agricultural expansion within its limited range in the Venezuelan Guiana Highlands. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required for this poison dart frog's survival.
Where does Minyobates steyermarki live?
Minyobates steyermarki 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 Minyobates steyermarki?
The main threats to Minyobates steyermarki are 3.2, 5.3, 9.3.4, and 9.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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