Pseudophryne pengilleyi
CR

Pseudophryne pengilleyi

DecliningCRAUCRAUCRAU

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

Overview

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

Pseudophryne pengilleyi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in southeastern Australia. The species is particularly vulnerable to altered fire regimes and invasive plant species that degrade the woodland understory essential for breeding. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought frequency and temperature extremes that affect breeding pool availability and larval survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits open woodlands and grasslands with scattered trees, particularly favoring areas with rocky outcrops and seasonal pools for breeding. It requires specific microhabitats including fallen logs, rock crevices, and dense ground vegetation for shelter and foraging.

Forest· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communications

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pseudophryne pengilleyi classified as Critically Endangered?
Pseudophryne pengilleyi 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. Pseudophryne pengilleyi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in southeastern Australia. The species is particularly vulnerable to altered fire regimes and invasive plant species that degrade the woodland understory essential for breeding. Climate change poses an additional threat through increased drought frequency and temperature extremes that affect breeding pool availability and larval survival.
Where does Pseudophryne pengilleyi live?
Pseudophryne pengilleyi occurs in Australia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pseudophryne pengilleyi?
The main threats to Pseudophryne pengilleyi are 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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