Sangzhi Horned Toad
CR

Sangzhi Horned Toad

Megophrys sangzhiensis

Declining

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Overview

Boulenophrys sangzhiensis is a species of frog in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to China, being only known from the type locality in Sangzhi County, Hunan, in south-central China.

Megophrys sangzhiensis faces severe threats from rapid habitat destruction in its extremely limited range in Hunan Province, China. The species' montane forest habitat is under intense pressure from agricultural expansion, logging activities, and infrastructure development. Its restricted distribution to a single locality makes the entire population vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests in the Sangzhi region of Hunan Province, China, typically found in areas with dense vegetation and suitable moisture levels for amphibian reproduction. The species appears to be associated with specific microhabitat conditions within these forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sangzhi Horned Toad classified as Critically Endangered?
Sangzhi Horned Toad 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. Megophrys sangzhiensis faces severe threats from rapid habitat destruction in its extremely limited range in Hunan Province, China. The species' montane forest habitat is under intense pressure from agricultural expansion, logging activities, and infrastructure development. Its restricted distribution to a single locality makes the entire population vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbances.
Where does Sangzhi Horned Toad live?
Sangzhi Horned Toad occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sangzhi Horned Toad?
The main threats to Sangzhi Horned Toad are 6.1, 9.3, 9.3.4, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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