Potter Foam Frog
CR

Potter Foam Frog

Leptodactylus furnarius

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Potter Foam Frog faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its range in South America. Pollution from agricultural runoff and climate change impacts on precipitation patterns further threaten the specific moisture and temperature conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests, woodland savannas, and grasslands with temporary pools and wetlands used for breeding. The species requires areas with adequate moisture and vegetation cover, typically in lowland and foothill regions up to moderate elevations.

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Unknown
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Frequently asked questions

Why is Potter Foam Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Potter Foam 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 Potter Foam Frog faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its range in South America. Pollution from agricultural runoff and climate change impacts on precipitation patterns further threaten the specific moisture and temperature conditions this species requires for reproduction and survival.
Where does Potter Foam Frog live?
Potter Foam 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 Potter Foam Frog?
The main threats to Potter Foam 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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