Leptodactylodon erythrogaster
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Leptodactylodon erythrogaster faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Cameroon's montane forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its specialized breeding requirements in pristine forest streams are compromised by sedimentation from logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat as rising temperatures may force this montane specialist to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Habitat
This species inhabits pristine montane rainforests of the Cameroon Highlands, typically found near clear, fast-flowing streams at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires undisturbed forest canopy and clean water sources for breeding, making it highly sensitive to environmental degradation.
