CR

Rock Pocket Frog

Eleutherodactylus junori

Declining

Overview

Eleutherodactylus junori is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, rocky areas, rural gardens, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Eleutherodactylus junori faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human activities. Invasive species and climate-induced changes to its montane forest habitat further compound the pressures on this endemic frog's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane forests and cloud forests in the mountainous regions of Cuba, typically found in areas with high humidity and dense vegetation cover. It requires undisturbed forest environments with adequate leaf litter and moisture for breeding and foraging.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsCompliance and enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Rock Pocket Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Rock Pocket 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. Eleutherodactylus junori faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Cuban range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local environmental changes and human activities. Invasive species and climate-induced changes to its montane forest habitat further compound the pressures on this endemic frog's survival.
Where does Rock Pocket Frog live?
Rock Pocket Frog occurs in Jamaica. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rock Pocket Frog?
The main threats to Rock Pocket Frog are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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