VUVulnerable
Spiny-throated Reed Frog
Hyperolius spinigularis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in HYPEROLIIDAE
Threatened in Malawi
Frequently asked questions
Why is Spiny-throated Reed Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Spiny-throated Reed Frog is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Spiny-throated Reed Frog live?
Spiny-throated Reed Frog occurs in Malawi, and Mozambique. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spiny-throated Reed Frog?
The main threats to Spiny-throated Reed Frog are 2.1, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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