Beautiful Metallic Toad
CR

Beautiful Metallic Toad

Churamiti maridadi

Declining

Photo: Photo: Pearson Scott Foresman via Wikimedia Commons Public domain

Overview

Churamiti maridadi is a critically endangered species with a decreasing population trend, classified as CR by the IUCN Red List. This species represents one of the most threatened taxa within its taxonomic group, facing severe risk of extinction in the wild. The species' current distribution appears to be highly restricted, with remaining populations confined to specific habitat types that have experienced significant degradation and fragmentation.

Primary threats to Churamiti maridadi include habitat loss and degradation, which have substantially reduced the available suitable environment for the species' survival and reproduction. Human activities have contributed to the modification and destruction of critical habitat areas, creating additional pressure on already vulnerable populations. The species' biological characteristics, including potentially limited dispersal ability and specific ecological requirements, may further constrain its ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions.

Conservation efforts for Churamiti maridadi require immediate and comprehensive action to address the multiple threats facing the species. Priority conservation measures include habitat protection and restoration, population monitoring, and research to better understand the species' ecological needs and population dynamics. Collaborative efforts between conservation organizations, government agencies, and local communities are essential for developing and implementing effective conservation strategies.

Without urgent intervention, Churamiti maridadi faces a high probability of extinction, making it a conservation priority requiring immediate attention and resources.

Churamiti maridadi faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation caused by human activities. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and further habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

Churamiti maridadi occupies specialized habitat types that have become increasingly fragmented and degraded. The species appears to have specific ecological requirements that limit its distribution to particular environmental conditions.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Beautiful Metallic Toad classified as Critically Endangered?
Beautiful Metallic Toad 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. Churamiti maridadi faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation caused by human activities. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and further habitat fragmentation.
Where does Beautiful Metallic Toad live?
Beautiful Metallic Toad occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Beautiful Metallic Toad?
The main threats to Beautiful Metallic Toad are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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