ENEndangered
Simmons' Big-headed Frog
Lynchius simmonsi
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in STRABOMANTIDAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
Why is Simmons' Big-headed Frog classified as Endangered?
Simmons' Big-headed Frog 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Simmons' Big-headed Frog live?
Simmons' Big-headed Frog occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Simmons' Big-headed Frog?
The main threats to Simmons' Big-headed Frog are 2.1, 3.2, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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