CR

Arthroleptis nikeae

Unknown

Overview

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

Arthroleptis nikeae faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and logging activities in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human encroachment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forest environments in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, typically found in moist forest floors and leaf litter at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires intact forest canopy cover and is associated with areas of high humidity and stable microclimate conditions.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Arthroleptis nikeae classified as Critically Endangered?
Arthroleptis nikeae 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. Arthroleptis nikeae faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and logging activities in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human encroachment.
Where does Arthroleptis nikeae live?
Arthroleptis nikeae occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Arthroleptis nikeae?
The main threats to Arthroleptis nikeae are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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