Leptophryne cruentata
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Leptophryne cruentata faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Java, Indonesia. The species is particularly vulnerable to chytrid fungal infections, which have devastated amphibian populations throughout Southeast Asia. Stream pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste further degrades the pristine water quality this species requires for successful reproduction.
Habitat
This critically endangered frog inhabits montane forest streams and adjacent riparian vegetation in the highlands of Java, Indonesia, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. The species requires clean, fast-flowing streams with rocky substrates and dense canopy cover that maintains cool, humid microclimates essential for its survival.
