VUVulnerable
Leiopelma hamiltoni
Increasing
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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.
Habitat
Forest· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communications
Other threatened species in LEIOPELMATIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Leiopelma hamiltoni classified as Vulnerable?
Leiopelma hamiltoni 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 Leiopelma hamiltoni live?
Leiopelma hamiltoni occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Leiopelma hamiltoni?
The main threats to Leiopelma hamiltoni are 12.1, 5.3, 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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