Porthole Treefrog
VU

Porthole Treefrog

Charadrahyla taeniopus

Declining

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

Overview

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

Charadrahyla taeniopus faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its Mexican mountain range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with limited refuge areas available. Additional threats include pollution from agricultural runoff and potential disease outbreaks that have affected other amphibian populations in the region.

Threat summary

Habitat

This treefrog inhabits cloud forests and pine-oak woodlands at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters in the mountains of central Mexico. It requires areas with permanent or semi-permanent water sources for breeding and dense vegetation cover for shelter and foraging.

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Porthole Treefrog classified as Vulnerable?
Porthole Treefrog 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. Charadrahyla taeniopus faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as cloud forests in its Mexican mountain range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope with limited refuge areas available. Additional threats include pollution from agricultural runoff and potential disease outbreaks that have affected other amphibian populations in the region.
Where does Porthole Treefrog live?
Porthole Treefrog occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Porthole Treefrog?
The main threats to Porthole Treefrog 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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