VU

Sylvirana spinulosa

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Sylvirana spinulosa faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range, particularly affecting the pristine forest streams essential for its breeding cycle. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades the clean, fast-flowing waters this species requires for tadpole development. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and stream flow regimes in the montane forests where populations persist.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pristine montane forest streams and adjacent riparian vegetation in Southeast Asia, typically at elevations between 200-1,200 meters. It requires clean, fast-flowing waters with rocky substrates for breeding, and depends on intact forest canopy cover to maintain optimal microclimate conditions.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sylvirana spinulosa classified as Vulnerable?
Sylvirana spinulosa is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Sylvirana spinulosa faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range, particularly affecting the pristine forest streams essential for its breeding cycle. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development degrades the clean, fast-flowing waters this species requires for tadpole development. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and stream flow regimes in the montane forests where populations persist.
Where does Sylvirana spinulosa live?
Sylvirana spinulosa occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sylvirana spinulosa?
The main threats to Sylvirana spinulosa are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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