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Khaki Bromeliad Frog

Eleutherodactylus fowleri

Declining

Overview

The khaki bromeliad frog or Fowler's robber frog is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae endemic to Hispaniola. It occurs in the Massif de la Selle and is known from one site in the Dominican Republic and one in Haiti. It is named after Danny C. Fowler, collector of the holotype.

Eleutherodactylus fowleri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Puerto Rican range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and natural disasters such as hurricanes. Invasive species and potential disease outbreaks pose additional risks to the remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests and forest edges in Puerto Rico, typically found in areas with dense vegetation and adequate moisture levels. It occupies both primary and secondary forest habitats at moderate to high elevations.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsCompliance and enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Khaki Bromeliad Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Khaki Bromeliad 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. Eleutherodactylus fowleri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Puerto Rican range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and natural disasters such as hurricanes. Invasive species and potential disease outbreaks pose additional risks to the remaining populations.
Where does Khaki Bromeliad Frog live?
Khaki Bromeliad Frog occurs in Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Khaki Bromeliad Frog?
The main threats to Khaki Bromeliad Frog are 2.1, 2.1.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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