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This species is currently known only from the type locality, the west slope of Abra Tangarana, 7 km (by road) north-east of San Juan de Pacaysapa at 1,080 m asl, Lamas Province, Region of San Martín, Peru (Duellman and Schulte 1993).

This species is known only from two specimens: one adult male and one adult female. There is no additional information on its population status.

The area in which this species was found supports lower montane rainforest and cloud forest, whereas the intervening valleys are extensively cultivated. Individuals were recorded on the upper surfaces of leaves of trees 1.5-2.0 m above a stream in a narrow ravine at night. Eggs are presumably deposited on leaves, with the larvae then developing in streams.

There are no reports of this species being utilized.

Threats include habitat loss through an increase in agricultural cultivation, wood extraction, building of residential areas and roads, as well as tourism (Duellman and Schulte 1993). The available habitat is very fragmented.

Conservation is required of the area where this species has been found. Further research is needed into this little-known species especially its population status, ecology and threats including the potential impacts of localized climate change and infection with the chytrid fungus.

Listed as Data Deficient in view of continuing uncertainties as to its extent of occurrence, status, ecological requirements and threats.

• Duellman, W.E. and Schülte, R. 1993. New species of centrolenid frogs from northern Peru. Occasional Papers of the Museum of Natural History of the University of Kansas: 1-33.
• Rodríguez, L.O., Cordova, J.H. and Icochea, J. 1993. Lista preliminar de los anfibios del Peru.: 1-22.