Sylvirana faber
VU

Sylvirana faber

Unknown

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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.

Sylvirana faber faces mounting pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range, with primary forest habitats being converted to palm oil plantations and rice paddies. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge degrades the clean stream environments essential for this species' reproduction. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and increasing temperatures, potentially disrupting the delicate moisture balance required for successful breeding.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sylvirana faber inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically near clean, fast-flowing streams and rivers where it breeds. The species requires dense canopy cover and high humidity levels, favoring undisturbed forest environments with abundant leaf litter and fallen logs.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sylvirana faber classified as Vulnerable?
Sylvirana faber 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. Sylvirana faber faces mounting pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range, with primary forest habitats being converted to palm oil plantations and rice paddies. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge degrades the clean stream environments essential for this species' reproduction. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns and increasing temperatures, potentially disrupting the delicate moisture balance required for successful breeding.
Where does Sylvirana faber live?
Sylvirana faber 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 Sylvirana faber?
The main threats to Sylvirana faber 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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