CR

La Hotte Glanded Frog

Eleutherodactylus glandulifer

Declining

Overview

Eleutherodactylus glandulifer is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae endemic to the Massif de la Hotte, Haiti. Its natural habitat is closed-canopy forest, usually near streams. Its most distinctive feature are its striking blue sapphire-colored eyes—a highly unusual trait among amphibians.

Eleutherodactylus glandulifer 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 cloud forests in the central mountains of Puerto Rico, typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation. It requires humid microhabitats with dense canopy cover and is associated with areas of high rainfall and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communications

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Frequently asked questions

Why is La Hotte Glanded Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
La Hotte Glanded 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 glandulifer 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 La Hotte Glanded Frog live?
La Hotte Glanded Frog occurs in Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to La Hotte Glanded Frog?
The main threats to La Hotte Glanded Frog are 11.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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