Taxonomic notes: This species is very similar to Ameerega petersi. There might be a need to re-examine the relationship between these two taxa.

This species is known from three localities in eastern San Martín region, Peru, where it is found between 200-800 m asl. Given the degree and nature of threats in the region, these are herein considered as three threat-defined locations. Its range, taken as a proxy for extent of occurrence (EOO), is approximately 648 km².

It inhabits old growth, secondary and riparian lowland tropical forest. It is active near small streams, and tadpoles appear to be deposited in slow-moving streams (Twomey and Brown 2009). It appears to be restricted to the vicinity of small and slow-moving streams (Twomey and Brown 2009).

Approximately 30 individuals were found over 20 person/day surveys between July 2005 and June 2007 (von May et al. 2008). An additional single individual was recorded in 2005 (D. Edmond pers. comm. in Amphibian Red List Assessment Forum April 2013). No further population information is available for this species. 

This species is subject to illegal export, which indicates that it is being harvested illegally (von May et al. 2008).

Its lowland rainforest is being affected by encroaching agriculture due to farmers clearing new farms (Twomey and Brown 2009).

It is not known to occur in any protected areas. Land protection in the areas where this species occurs is needed. Further research is needed into its distribution, population status and ecology.

Listed as Endangered given that its extent of occurrence is estimated to be 648 km², it is considered to occur in three threat-defined locations, and there is a continuing decline in extent and quality of its available habitat in northern Peru.

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