VUVulnerable
Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog
Rana sierrae
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Nevada_yellow-legged_frog
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionLegislation
Other threatened species in RANIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog live?
Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog?
The main threats to Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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