Cardioglossa trifasciata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cardioglossa trifasciata faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Cameroon's montane forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented the remaining suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the temperature and moisture conditions essential for this high-altitude specialist. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to any habitat disturbance within its small geographic range.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in the Cameroon Highlands, particularly favoring areas with dense leaf litter and high humidity. It is typically found in primary and secondary forest environments with adequate moisture retention and stable microclimatic conditions.
