Melanophryniscus pachyrhynus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Melanophryniscus pachyrhynus faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and degrade its specialized highland habitat. The species' restricted range in the Atlantic Forest region makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while its dependence on specific microhabitat conditions for breeding further compounds conservation challenges. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture regimes essential for this montane species' survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane Atlantic Forest environments in southeastern Brazil, typically found in high-altitude grasslands and forest edges between 1,000-1,500 meters elevation. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including temporary pools and seepage areas for breeding, making it highly dependent on intact forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Bufonidae
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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