QUICK FACT: Starts life as a huge tadpole, up to about half a pound. This species belongs to the third most threatened genus of frogs in the world!

THREATS: Stream water extraction, pollution, collection for medicine, and possible chytrid disease impacts.

IMPORTANCE: A strong water-quality indicator and an essential prey link in high-altitude food chains.

Photo credit: Gabriel Callapa

QUICK FACT: Starts life as a huge tadpole, up to about half a pound. This species belongs to the third most threatened genus of frogs in the world!

THREATS: Stream water extraction, pollution, collection for medicine, and possible chytrid disease impacts.

IMPORTANCE: A strong water-quality indicator and an essential prey link in high-altitude food chains.

Photo credit: Gabriel Callapa