CR

Tavas Frog

Rana tavasensis

Declining

Overview

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

Rana tavasensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste has degraded the quality of breeding pools and streams essential for reproduction. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could dry up critical aquatic habitats during breeding seasons.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits freshwater streams, pools, and marshy areas in mountainous regions of Iran. It requires clean, permanent or semi-permanent water bodies with suitable vegetation cover for breeding and shelter.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major

Conservation measures underway

Resource & habitat protectionSite/area managementSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislationPolicies and regulations

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tavas Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Tavas Frog is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Rana tavasensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste has degraded the quality of breeding pools and streams essential for reproduction. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could dry up critical aquatic habitats during breeding seasons.
Where does Tavas Frog live?
Tavas 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 Tavas Frog?
The main threats to Tavas Frog are 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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