ENEndangered
Malabar Night Frog
Nyctibatrachus major
Declining
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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
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in NYCTIBATRACHIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Malabar Night Frog classified as Endangered?
Malabar Night 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 Malabar Night Frog live?
Malabar Night Frog 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 Malabar Night Frog?
The main threats to Malabar Night Frog are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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