Minevarya Frog
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Minevarya Frog

Minervarya sahyadris

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minervarya_sahyadris

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Minervarya sahyadris faces severe pressure from rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion across the Western Ghats, which fragments its specialized forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development have destroyed critical breeding sites, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the pristine stream environments essential for tadpole development. Climate change compounds these threats by altering rainfall patterns that govern the species' reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic frog inhabits the moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, particularly areas with rocky outcrops and seasonal streams. It requires pristine forest environments with consistent moisture levels and clean water sources for successful reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Minevarya Frog classified as Endangered?
Minevarya 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. Minervarya sahyadris faces severe pressure from rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion across the Western Ghats, which fragments its specialized forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development have destroyed critical breeding sites, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the pristine stream environments essential for tadpole development. Climate change compounds these threats by altering rainfall patterns that govern the species' reproductive cycles.
Where does Minevarya Frog live?
Minevarya Frog occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Minevarya Frog?
The main threats to Minevarya Frog are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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