Astylosternus nganhanus
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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.
Astylosternus nganhanus faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Cameroon's montane forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its specialized stream habitats, while climate change threatens to alter the cool, humid conditions essential for this endemic frog's survival. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from habitat degradation.
Habitat
This endemic Cameroonian frog inhabits pristine montane forest streams and adjacent riparian vegetation at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires cool, well-oxygenated flowing water with rocky substrates and dense forest canopy cover that maintains stable humidity levels.
