CR

La Selle Long-legged Frog

Eleutherodactylus darlingtoni

Declining

Overview

Eleutherodactylus darlingtoni is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae endemic to the Massif de la Selle, Haiti; it is expected to occur in the Dominican Republic. It is a rare species occurring in high-elevation pine forest. It is threatened by habitat loss; while the species occurs in the La Visite National Park, there is no active management for conservation, and the habitat loss continues in the park.

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 La Selle Long-legged Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
La Selle Long-legged 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 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 La Selle Long-legged Frog live?
La Selle Long-legged 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 Selle Long-legged Frog?
The main threats to La Selle Long-legged Frog 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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