Platymantis insulatus
CR

Platymantis insulatus

Declining

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

Overview

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

Platymantis insulatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and logging activities across its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while introduced predators and competitors further pressure remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this frog requires for breeding and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Philippine frog inhabits primary and secondary moist tropical forests, typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation in montane and submontane forest environments. The species requires humid microhabitats with stable moisture levels for successful reproduction and development.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Platymantis insulatus classified as Critically Endangered?
Platymantis insulatus 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. Platymantis insulatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and logging activities across its limited range in the Philippines. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while introduced predators and competitors further pressure remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this frog requires for breeding and survival.
Where does Platymantis insulatus live?
Platymantis insulatus occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Platymantis insulatus?
The main threats to Platymantis insulatus are 1.1, 2.1, 2.1.1, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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