VU

three-toed Guanabara frog

Euparkerella tridactyla

Unknown

Overview

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

The three-toed Guanabara frog faces severe pressure from rapid urbanization around Rio de Janeiro, where its Atlantic Forest habitat is being converted to residential and commercial developments. Pollution from urban runoff and industrial activities degrades the water quality of streams where this species breeds. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns in the already fragmented coastal forest remnants where the species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian frog inhabits Atlantic Forest remnants in the coastal mountains near Rio de Janeiro, particularly areas with rocky streams and dense vegetation. It requires clean, flowing water for reproduction and is typically found in shaded forest environments with high humidity levels.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is three-toed Guanabara frog classified as Vulnerable?
three-toed Guanabara frog 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. The three-toed Guanabara frog faces severe pressure from rapid urbanization around Rio de Janeiro, where its Atlantic Forest habitat is being converted to residential and commercial developments. Pollution from urban runoff and industrial activities degrades the water quality of streams where this species breeds. Climate change compounds these threats by altering precipitation patterns in the already fragmented coastal forest remnants where the species persists.
Where does three-toed Guanabara frog live?
three-toed Guanabara 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 three-toed Guanabara frog?
The main threats to three-toed Guanabara frog 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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