La Selle Grassfrog
Eleutherodactylus glanduliferoides
Overview
Eleutherodactylus glanduliferoides is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to the Massif de la Selle, Haiti. It is a very rare species that may already be extinct. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forest at elevations of 1,515–2,121 m (4,970–6,959 ft) asl. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by charcoaling and slash-and-burn agriculture. The known locality is just outside the La Visite National Park.
Eleutherodactylus glanduliferoides faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted Puerto Rican range. The species is particularly vulnerable to introduced predators and competitors, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic frog requires for survival.
Habitat
This endemic Puerto Rican frog inhabits humid montane forests and coffee plantations at elevations between 300-900 meters. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including leaf litter, fallen logs, and areas with consistent moisture levels for breeding and shelter.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ELEUTHERODACTYLIDAE
Threatened in Haiti
Frequently asked questions
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