CR

Sierra Maestra Blotched Frog

Eleutherodactylus michaelschmidi

Declining

Overview

Eleutherodactylus michaelschmidi, the Sierra Maestra blotched frog, is a species of frog endemic to Cuba. It is also called robber frog and rain frog. It has been classified as endangered on the IUCN Global Red List and as vulnerable on the IUCN National Red List for Cuba. It was last observed in 2007.

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid tropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires areas with dense leaf litter and high humidity levels for its direct development reproductive strategy.

Forest· majorRocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationFormal educationAwareness & communicationsPolicies and regulations

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sierra Maestra Blotched Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Sierra Maestra Blotched 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 michaelschmidi, the Sierra Maestra blotched frog, is a species of frog endemic to Cuba. It is also called robber frog and rain frog. It has been classified as endangered on the IUCN Global Red List and as vulnerable on the IUCN National Red List for Cuba. It was last observed in 20…
Where does Sierra Maestra Blotched Frog live?
Sierra Maestra Blotched Frog occurs in Cuba. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sierra Maestra Blotched Frog?
The main threats to Sierra Maestra Blotched Frog are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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