Shillong Bush Frog
CR

Shillong Bush Frog

Raorchestes shillongensis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raorchestes_shillongensis

Overview

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

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.

Threat summary

Habitat

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Shillong Bush Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Shillong Bush 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 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.
Where does Shillong Bush Frog live?
Shillong Bush 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 Shillong Bush Frog?
The main threats to Shillong Bush 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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