CR

Anilany helenae

Declining

Overview

Anilany helenae is a species of frog in the microyhlid subfamily Cophylinae. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Anilany, and is endemic to central Madagascar.

Anilany helenae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Madagascar's remaining rainforest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from slash-and-burn agriculture and logging activities. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically found in primary forest with dense canopy cover. It requires undisturbed forest environments with high humidity levels and complex vegetation structure.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Anilany helenae classified as Critically Endangered?
Anilany helenae is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Anilany helenae faces severe threats from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation in Madagascar's remaining rainforest fragments. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from slash-and-burn agriculture and logging activities. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Anilany helenae live?
Anilany helenae occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Anilany helenae?
The main threats to Anilany helenae are 2.3, 5.3, 7.1, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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