Guanahacabibes Frog
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Guanahacabibes Frog

Eleutherodactylus guanahacabibes

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Overview

Eleutherodactylus guanahacabibes is a species of frogs in the family Eleutherodactylidae endemic to Cuba, and is named for the Guanahacabibes Peninsula. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, rocky areas, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Guanahacabibes Frog faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion, tourism development, and infrastructure projects within its extremely limited range on the Guanahacabibes Peninsula. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can disrupt the species' breeding cycles and microhabitat conditions.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Eleutherodactylidae

Yellow-striped Dwarf FrogVU

Yellow-striped Dwarf Frog

Eleutherodactylus limbatus

Unknown
VU

Guaniguanico Yellow-mottled Frog

Eleutherodactylus goini

Unknown
Adelophryne baturitensisVU

Adelophryne baturitensis

Unknown
VU

Cuban Bromeliad Frog

Eleutherodactylus varians

Unknown

Threatened in Cuba

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
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Stenostomum minutifolium

Stable
EN

Eugenia jambosoides

Unknown
EN

Solenandra cordata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Guanahacabibes Frog classified as Endangered?
Guanahacabibes Frog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Guanahacabibes Frog faces severe threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion, tourism development, and infrastructure projects within its extremely limited range on the Guanahacabibes Peninsula. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity, which can disrupt the species' breeding cycles and microhabitat conditions.
Where does Guanahacabibes Frog live?
Guanahacabibes Frog 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 Guanahacabibes Frog?
The main threats to Guanahacabibes 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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