Florida Bog Frog
VU

Florida Bog Frog

Lithobates okaloosae

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_bog_frog

Overview

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

The Florida Bog Frog faces severe habitat loss due to residential and commercial development within its extremely limited range in the Florida Panhandle. Fire suppression has altered the natural fire regime essential for maintaining its seepage bog habitat, allowing woody vegetation to encroach and degrade breeding sites. Water table alterations from nearby development and groundwater extraction threaten the hydrology of the shallow, acidic seepage areas this species requires for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Florida Bog Frog is endemic to shallow, acidic seepage bogs and wet pine flatwoods in the western Florida Panhandle. These specialized wetland habitats are characterized by slow-moving or standing water with sphagnum moss, sedges, and pitcher plants, typically maintained by natural fire cycles.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Florida Bog Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Florida Bog Frog 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 Florida Bog Frog faces severe habitat loss due to residential and commercial development within its extremely limited range in the Florida Panhandle. Fire suppression has altered the natural fire regime essential for maintaining its seepage bog habitat, allowing woody vegetation to encroach and degrade breeding sites. Water table alterations from nearby development and groundwater extraction threaten the hydrology of the shallow, acidic seepage areas this species requires for reproduction.
Where does Florida Bog Frog live?
Florida Bog Frog occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Florida Bog Frog?
The main threats to Florida Bog Frog 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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