ENEndangered
Taosze Spiny Toad
Leptobrachium boringii
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptobrachium_boringii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in MEGOPHRYIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Taosze Spiny Toad classified as Endangered?
Taosze Spiny Toad is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Taosze Spiny Toad live?
Taosze Spiny Toad occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Taosze Spiny Toad?
The main threats to Taosze Spiny Toad are 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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