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Hispaniolan Streamside Frog

Eleutherodactylus schmidti

Declining

Overview

Eleutherodactylus schmidti is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae endemic to Hispaniola, and found in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. It is sometimes referred to as the Schmidt's robber frog. It is named in honour of Karl Patterson Schmidt.

Eleutherodactylus schmidti faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Puerto Rican range. The species is particularly vulnerable to introduced predators and competitors, including coqui frogs and domestic animals. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the small remaining populations of this endemic frog.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Puerto Rican frog inhabits moist limestone forests and caves in karst terrain, typically found in leaf litter and rocky crevices. The species requires humid microhabitats with stable temperatures and is closely associated with the unique geological formations of Puerto Rico's northern limestone region.

Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Hispaniolan Streamside Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Hispaniolan Streamside Frog 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. Eleutherodactylus schmidti faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Puerto Rican range. The species is particularly vulnerable to introduced predators and competitors, including coqui frogs and domestic animals. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased hurricane intensity, which can devastate the small remaining populations of this endemic frog.
Where does Hispaniolan Streamside Frog live?
Hispaniolan Streamside Frog occurs in Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hispaniolan Streamside Frog?
The main threats to Hispaniolan Streamside Frog are 11.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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