CR

Eleutherodactylus darlingtoni

Declining

Overview

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

Eleutherodactylus darlingtoni faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in the Dominican Republic. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human activities. 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 the Dominican Republic, typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation. It requires humid forest conditions with adequate ground cover for breeding and foraging.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communications

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eleutherodactylus darlingtoni classified as Critically Endangered?
Eleutherodactylus darlingtoni 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 darlingtoni faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in the Dominican Republic. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human activities. Invasive species and potential disease outbreaks pose additional risks to the remaining populations.
Where does Eleutherodactylus darlingtoni live?
Eleutherodactylus darlingtoni 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 Eleutherodactylus darlingtoni?
The main threats to Eleutherodactylus darlingtoni are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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