VU

Cuban High-crested Toad

Peltophryne gundlachi

Unknown

Overview

The Cuban high-crested toad, or Gundlach's Caribbean toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae that is endemic to Cuba.

The Cuban High-crested Toad faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and deforestation across its Cuban range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events that can disrupt breeding cycles and reduce suitable habitat availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical moist forests, woodland areas, and adjacent agricultural landscapes across Cuba, typically found in areas with temporary pools and slow-moving water bodies used for breeding. It occurs from lowland areas up to moderate elevations in both primary and secondary forest habitats.

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EN

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Epidalea calamita

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Sapo regordete de PeracaVU

Sapo regordete de Peraca

Osornophryne bufoniformis

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Threatened in Cuba

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

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EN

Stenostomum minutifolium

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EN

Eugenia jambosoides

Unknown
EN

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Cuban High-crested Toad classified as Vulnerable?
Cuban High-crested Toad 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. The Cuban High-crested Toad faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and deforestation across its Cuban range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events that can disrupt breeding cycles and reduce suitable habitat availability.
Where does Cuban High-crested Toad live?
Cuban High-crested Toad occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cuban High-crested Toad?
The main threats to Cuban High-crested Toad 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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