VUVulnerable
Malabar Torrent Toad
Ghatophryne ornata
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaira_ornata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in BUFONIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Malabar Torrent Toad classified as Vulnerable?
Malabar Torrent 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Malabar Torrent Toad live?
Malabar Torrent Toad occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Malabar Torrent Toad?
The main threats to Malabar Torrent Toad are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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