Leptobrachella khasiorum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Leptobrachella khasiorum faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, India. Coal mining operations and limestone quarrying have destroyed significant portions of its forest habitat, while agricultural expansion continues to fragment remaining populations. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from these ongoing pressures.
Habitat
This species inhabits primary and secondary montane forests in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, typically found near streams and rocky areas at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. It requires moist forest floor conditions with adequate leaf litter and proximity to clean water sources for breeding.
