Ponmudi Bush Frog
CR

Ponmudi Bush Frog

Raorchestes ponmudi

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Ponmudi Bush Frog faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human encroachment in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. Its extremely limited range around the Ponmudi hills makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from climate change and habitat fragmentation. The species' specialized breeding requirements and small population size further exacerbate its critical conservation status.

Threat summary

Habitat

Endemic to the montane forests of the Ponmudi hills in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India, typically found in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests at elevations between 800-1000 meters. The species inhabits areas with dense vegetation, leaf litter, and seasonal water bodies necessary for breeding.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ponmudi Bush Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Ponmudi Bush Frog 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. The Ponmudi Bush Frog faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human encroachment in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. Its extremely limited range around the Ponmudi hills makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from climate change and habitat fragmentation. The species' specialized breeding requirements and small population size further exacerbate its critical conservation status.
Where does Ponmudi Bush Frog live?
Ponmudi Bush 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 Ponmudi Bush Frog?
The main threats to Ponmudi Bush 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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