Nkongsamba Frog
VU

Nkongsamba Frog

Amnirana asperrima

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Nkongsamba Frog faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Cameroon's Western Highlands. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming has fragmented its forest habitat, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the pristine stream environments essential for breeding. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes in the montane forests where this species has evolved.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pristine montane forests and forest streams in the Western Highlands of Cameroon, typically at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It requires clean, fast-flowing streams with rocky substrates for breeding and adjacent primary forest cover for terrestrial activities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Nkongsamba Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Nkongsamba Frog is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Nkongsamba Frog faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Cameroon's Western Highlands. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming has fragmented its forest habitat, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the pristine stream environments essential for breeding. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes in the montane forests where this species has evolved.
Where does Nkongsamba Frog live?
Nkongsamba 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 Nkongsamba Frog?
The main threats to Nkongsamba 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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