Phrynobatrachus steindachneri
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Phrynobatrachus steindachneri faces severe threats from rapid habitat destruction and degradation across its limited range in West Africa. Deforestation for agriculture, urban expansion, and logging activities have significantly reduced available breeding sites and terrestrial habitat. Water pollution and altered hydrology from human activities further compromise the aquatic environments essential for this species' reproduction and survival.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical rainforest environments and associated freshwater systems in West Africa, including forest streams, temporary pools, and wetland areas within primary and secondary forest habitats. It requires both aquatic breeding sites and adjacent terrestrial forest cover for shelter and foraging.
