ENEndangered
Nosy Be Burrowing Frog
Rhombophryne testudo
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in MICROHYLIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nosy Be Burrowing Frog classified as Endangered?
Nosy Be Burrowing 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Nosy Be Burrowing Frog live?
Nosy Be Burrowing Frog occurs in Madagascar, and Réunion. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nosy Be Burrowing Frog?
The main threats to Nosy Be Burrowing Frog are 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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