Eleutherodactylus glanduliferoides
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
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.