Fig 3. A taxonomic perspective of the Red List status of amphibians in Ecuador.

The species composition (% of threatened species) of each family in Anura (dark blue), Caudata (bright blue), and Gymnophiona (purple) is characterized by ribbons connected to the current Red List status for each species. The numerical values below each family name depict the relative percentage with the associated Red List category: CR = Critically Endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, NT = Near Threatened, LC = Least Concern, and DD = Data Deficient. Two endemic and threatened frogs are illustrated by Atelopus coynei (Critically endangered) distributed in northern Andes of Ecuador, whereas Excidobates condor (Endangered) is distributed in the Cordillera del Condor, southeastern Ecuador. Both species are threatened by habitat loss, mining, and climate change. Illustrations by PARG.