Eleutherodactylus lamprotes
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eleutherodactylus lamprotes faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Puerto Rican range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and natural disasters such as hurricanes. Invasive species and potential disease outbreaks pose additional risks to the remaining populations.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane forests and cloud forests in Puerto Rico, typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation in humid, high-elevation environments. It requires intact forest canopy and stable moisture conditions for breeding and survival.