CRCritically Endangered
Jim Zimkus' Puddle Frog
Phrynobatrachus jimzimkusi
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrynobatrachus_jimzimkusi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· majorSavanna· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PHRYNOBATRACHIDAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
Why is Jim Zimkus' Puddle Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Jim Zimkus' Puddle 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Jim Zimkus' Puddle Frog live?
Jim Zimkus' Puddle Frog occurs in Cameroon, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Jim Zimkus' Puddle Frog?
The main threats to Jim Zimkus' Puddle Frog are 2.1, 2.3, 5.4, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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