ENEndangered
Mount Fansipan Horned Frog
Megophrys fansipanensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in MEGOPHRYIDAE
Threatened in Vietnam
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mount Fansipan Horned Frog classified as Endangered?
Mount Fansipan Horned 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 Mount Fansipan Horned Frog live?
Mount Fansipan Horned Frog occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mount Fansipan Horned Frog?
The main threats to Mount Fansipan Horned Frog are 11.1, 5.3, 9.3.4, and 9.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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