Shillong Bush Frog
Raorchestes shillongensis
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Rhacophoridae
Genus
Raorchestes
Shillong Bush Frog belongs to the family Rhacophoridae, order Anura, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The Shillong Bush Frog faces severe threats from rapid habitat destruction due to urbanization and agricultural expansion in the Khasi Hills region of Meghalaya, India. Its extremely limited range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment. The species' small population size and fragmented distribution further increase its extinction risk.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Endemic to the subtropical montane forests of the Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, northeastern India, typically found in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. The species inhabits areas with dense vegetation, leaf litter, and permanent water sources necessary for breeding.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
The Shillong Bush Frog faces severe threats from rapid habitat destruction due to urbanization and agricultural expansion in the Khasi Hills region of Meghalaya, India. Its extremely limited range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human encroachment. The species' small population size and fragmented distribution further increase its extinction risk.
Agricultural expansion and land conversion
Forest fragmentation
Habitat loss from urbanization and development
Climate change impacts on montane ecosystems
Pollution from agricultural runoff
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Shillong Bush Frog (Raorchestes shillongensis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/shillong-bush-frog