Lesser Treefrog
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Lesser Treefrog

Dendropsophus minutus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendropsophus_minutus

Overview

Dendropsophus minutus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. In Spanish it is known as ranita amarilla común.

Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development has severely fragmented the Lesser Treefrog's breeding sites and forested corridors. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the ephemeral pools essential for reproduction, while emerging fungal diseases and pesticide contamination further compromise remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lesser Treefrogs inhabit lowland tropical forests near temporary pools, marshes, and slow-moving streams where they breed during rainy seasons. Adults spend most of their time in the forest canopy on leaves and branches of shrubs and small trees within 100 meters of water sources.

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Linda's Treefrog

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Unknown
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Palmer's Treefrog

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PererecaEN

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Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Lesser Treefrog classified as Endangered?
Lesser Treefrog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development has severely fragmented the Lesser Treefrog's breeding sites and forested corridors. Climate change-induced alterations to precipitation patterns threaten the ephemeral pools essential for reproduction, while emerging fungal diseases and pesticide contamination further compromise remaining populations.
Where does Lesser Treefrog live?
Lesser Treefrog occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lesser Treefrog?
The main threats to Lesser Treefrog are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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