Hyperolius jynx
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hyperolius jynx faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' dependence on pristine montane forest streams makes it particularly vulnerable to deforestation and water quality degradation from agricultural runoff and sedimentation.
Habitat
This critically endangered reed frog inhabits montane forest streams and associated riparian vegetation in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, typically at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. The species requires pristine forest canopy cover and clean, flowing water for breeding and larval development.
