Hyperolius polystictus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hyperolius polystictus faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and human settlement development across its East African range. The species' dependence on specific wetland breeding sites makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat modification and water pollution from agricultural runoff. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the seasonal water cycles essential for successful reproduction.
Habitat
This reed frog inhabits montane and submontane wetlands, including swamps, marshes, and seasonal pools in grassland and agricultural areas. The species requires permanent or semi-permanent water bodies with emergent vegetation for breeding and typically occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters.
