Leiopelma archeyi
CR

Leiopelma archeyi

Stable

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archey's_frog

Overview

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

Habitat

Archey's frog inhabits cool, humid native forests dominated by kauri, rimu, and other indigenous tree species, where it shelters under fallen logs, rock crevices, and dense ground vegetation. The species requires consistently moist microhabitats with temperatures rarely exceeding 15°C, making it highly dependent on intact forest canopy cover and natural water retention.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Invasive/problematic species controlSpecies managementSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communications

Other threatened species in LEIOPELMATIDAE

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Leiopelma pakeka

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Leiopelma hamiltoniVU

Leiopelma hamiltoni

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Threatened in New Zealand

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Calidris ferruginea

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Blind SnailVU

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VU

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Asiatic Black BearVU

Asiatic Black Bear

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Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Leiopelma archeyi classified as Critically Endangered?
Leiopelma archeyi 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Leiopelma archeyi live?
Leiopelma archeyi occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leiopelma archeyi?
The main threats to Leiopelma archeyi are 3.2, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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