CRCritically Endangered
Melanophryniscus setiba
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in BUFONIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Melanophryniscus setiba classified as Critically Endangered?
Melanophryniscus setiba 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Melanophryniscus setiba live?
Melanophryniscus setiba occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Melanophryniscus setiba?
The main threats to Melanophryniscus setiba are 11.1, 11.4, 6.1, and 9.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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