San Jose White-lipped Frog
CR

San Jose White-lipped Frog

Leptodactylus stenodema

Unknown

Photo: Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Overview

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

The San Jose White-lipped Frog faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited range around San José, Costa Rica. Its restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to local environmental changes, while pollution from urban runoff and pesticides further degrades its aquatic breeding habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical premontane wet forests and adjacent disturbed areas in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, typically found near streams and temporary pools used for breeding at elevations around 1000-1500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is San Jose White-lipped Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
San Jose White-lipped 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 San Jose White-lipped Frog faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in its limited range around San José, Costa Rica. Its restricted distribution makes it extremely vulnerable to local environmental changes, while pollution from urban runoff and pesticides further degrades its aquatic breeding habitats.
Where does San Jose White-lipped Frog live?
San Jose White-lipped 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 San Jose White-lipped Frog?
The main threats to San Jose White-lipped 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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