Wayanad Dancing Frog
VU

Wayanad Dancing Frog

Micrixalus saxicola

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Small Torrent Frog faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in the Western Ghats, where deforestation and agricultural expansion fragment its specialized rocky stream environments. Dam construction and water diversion projects alter the natural flow regimes of the fast-flowing streams this species depends on for breeding. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially altering precipitation patterns that maintain the consistent water flow essential for tadpole development in rock pools.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits rocky streams and torrents in the tropical forests of the Western Ghats, typically found on wet rock surfaces near fast-flowing water. It breeds in small rock pools and crevices along stream banks, requiring consistent water flow and high humidity levels.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Wayanad Dancing Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Wayanad Dancing 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. The Small Torrent Frog faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in the Western Ghats, where deforestation and agricultural expansion fragment its specialized rocky stream environments. Dam construction and water diversion projects alter the natural flow regimes of the fast-flowing streams this species depends on for breeding. Climate change poses an additional threat by potentially altering precipitation patterns that maintain the consistent water flow essential for tadpole development in rock pools.
Where does Wayanad Dancing Frog live?
Wayanad Dancing 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 Wayanad Dancing Frog?
The main threats to Wayanad Dancing 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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