CR

Little Corn Island Frog

Lithobates miadis

Stable

Overview

The island leopard frog or Little Corn Island frog is a species of frogs in the family Ranidae, endemic to Little Corn Island off the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua. It is locally known as rana leopardo isleña.

Lithobates miadis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to chytrid fungal infections, which have devastated amphibian populations throughout Central America. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and pesticide use further compromises the aquatic breeding habitats essential for this frog's reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered frog inhabits montane cloud forests and adjacent agricultural areas in Central America, typically found near streams and temporary pools used for breeding. The species requires both terrestrial forest habitat for foraging and clean aquatic environments for successful reproduction.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Little Corn Island Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Little Corn Island 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. Lithobates miadis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to chytrid fungal infections, which have devastated amphibian populations throughout Central America. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and pesticide use further compromises the aquatic breeding habitats essential for this frog's reproduction.
Where does Little Corn Island Frog live?
Little Corn Island Frog occurs in Nicaragua. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Little Corn Island Frog?
The main threats to Little Corn Island Frog are 2.1, 4.1, 5.3, and 6.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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