ENEndangered
Knysna Leaf-folding Frog
Afrixalus knysnae
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knysna_banana_frog
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in HYPEROLIIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Knysna Leaf-folding Frog classified as Endangered?
Knysna Leaf-folding Frog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Knysna Leaf-folding Frog live?
Knysna Leaf-folding Frog occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Knysna Leaf-folding Frog?
The main threats to Knysna Leaf-folding Frog are 1.1, 1.3, 11.2, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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