CR

Tura Bubble-nest Frog

Raorchestes kempiae

Unknown

Overview

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

Raorchestes kempiae faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from infrastructure development and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the moist microhabitats essential for this arboreal frog's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered bush frog inhabits the moist evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala, India, typically found in the canopy and understory vegetation. The species requires high humidity levels and is associated with dense forest cover at elevations between 900-1200 meters.

Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tura Bubble-nest Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Tura Bubble-nest 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. Raorchestes kempiae faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and habitat conversion in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions from infrastructure development and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the moist microhabitats essential for this arboreal frog's survival.
Where does Tura Bubble-nest Frog live?
Tura Bubble-nest Frog occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tura Bubble-nest Frog?
The main threats to Tura Bubble-nest Frog are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and ai-1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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