Cycloramphus granulosus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cycloramphus granulosus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban expansion and agricultural conversion in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted range and specialized breeding requirements in rocky stream environments make it particularly vulnerable to water pollution and hydrological changes from nearby development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns critical for this amphibian's reproductive cycle.
Habitat
This species inhabits rocky streams and adjacent forest areas within Brazil's Atlantic Forest biome, typically found in areas with permanent water flow and dense canopy cover. It requires specific microhabitats including rock crevices and moss-covered surfaces near flowing water for breeding and shelter.