Nectophrynoides pseudotornieri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nectophrynoides pseudotornieri faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and human settlement in its restricted montane forest range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and forest fragmentation. Mining activities and charcoal production in the Uluguru Mountains pose additional pressures on remaining forest patches essential for this endemic toad's survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane forests in the Uluguru Mountains of Tanzania, typically found in moist forest environments at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires intact forest canopy and leaf litter for breeding and foraging, making it highly dependent on undisturbed montane forest ecosystems.
