The amphibian ex situ conservation breeding program for Colombian amphibians is coordinated by Beatriz Velásquez. This National Program was established in 2025. Its goal is to raise awareness about ex situ conservation strategies and strengthen the conservation of endangered amphibians in Colombia. Beatriz provides support for our in-country partners, facilitates collaboration among interested institutions working with amphibians, coordinates trainings and technical support where needed, and translates AArk CNA's into action.
National Coordinator
Conservation Needs Assessments
CNAs Conducted in Colombia
- 118 species assessed in 2017-2018
AArk Grants
2025
- Workshop grant for the planning workshop: Implementing the ASI Harlequin Toad Conservation Action Plan in Colombia
Read more in the CPSG 2025 Annual Meeting Proceedings here.
Workshop report coming soon!
2015
- Establishing a breeding laboratory specializing in Pristimantis species | Fundación Zoológico Santacruz, Colombia.
2010
- Conservation actions for native and threatened amphibians of Colombian Caribbean region | Fundación Botánica y Zoológica de Barranquilla
- Frogs and toads from south-eastern Colombia | Jonh Jairo Mueses-Cisneros, Nariño, Colombia.
Impact Reports
Sponsors
Colombian species we are supporting
After the 2018 CNA's, the Cali Zoo began an ex situ program for Oophaga lehmanni. Since then, Amphibian Ark has occassionally provided technical support and advise for the program.
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