Metaporana obtusa
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Metaporana obtusa faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range, with primary forest habitats being converted to palm oil plantations and rice paddies. The species' dependence on pristine forest streams makes it particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns in the region, affecting the seasonal breeding pools essential for tadpole development.
Habitat
This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically found near clear, fast-flowing streams and small rivers in lowland and hill forest areas. It requires clean water bodies with rocky substrates for breeding and dense canopy cover for shelter and foraging.
