CR

Honduras Spikethumb Frog

Plectrohyla dasypus

Declining

Overview

Plectrohyla dasypus, the Honduras spikethumb frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to northwestern Honduras.

Plectrohyla dasypus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development throughout its limited range in Central America. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized habitat requirements and small population size, with additional pressures from climate change affecting montane forest ecosystems and potential disease outbreaks that have impacted amphibian populations across the region.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in Central America. It is typically found in primary and secondary forest canopy, particularly associated with bromeliads and other epiphytic vegetation where it breeds and shelters.

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

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationCompliance and enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Honduras Spikethumb Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Honduras Spikethumb 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. Plectrohyla dasypus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and urban development throughout its limited range in Central America. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its specialized habitat requirements and small population size, with additional pressures from climate change affecting montane forest ecosystems and potential disease outbreaks that have impacted amphibian populations across the region.
Where does Honduras Spikethumb Frog live?
Honduras Spikethumb Frog occurs in Honduras. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Honduras Spikethumb Frog?
The main threats to Honduras Spikethumb Frog are 11.1, 2.1, 3.3, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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