ENEndangered
Giant Himalayan Horned Frog
Megophrys periosa
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in MEGOPHRYIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Giant Himalayan Horned Frog classified as Endangered?
Giant Himalayan 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 Giant Himalayan Horned Frog live?
Giant Himalayan Horned Frog occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Giant Himalayan Horned Frog?
The main threats to Giant Himalayan Horned Frog are 1.1, 2.1, 3.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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