CR

Nagaland Asian Toad

Leptobrachella lateralis

Declining

Overview

Leptobrachella lateralis is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae. It was first described by John Anderson (1871), who originally named it Ixalus lateralis. The holotype is lost and its exact origins are uncertain, but it was likely collected "from some portion of the surrounding region [of Bhamò]", Myanmar.

It is only known with confidence from the region of its type locality and from Nagaland in Northeast India. Its range might extend into Yunnan, China. It is sometimes called Nagaland Asian toad or Nagaland leaf litter toad.

Conservation measures underway

Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nagaland Asian Toad classified as Critically Endangered?
Nagaland Asian Toad 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. Leptobrachella lateralis is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae. It was first described by John Anderson (1871), who originally named it Ixalus lateralis. The holotype is lost and its exact origins are uncertain, but it was likely collected "from some portion of the surrounding region [of B…
Where does Nagaland Asian Toad live?
Nagaland Asian Toad occurs in Myanmar (Burma). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nagaland Asian Toad?
The main threats to Nagaland Asian Toad are 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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