CR

Tiburon Streamfrog

Eleutherodactylus semipalmatus

Declining

Overview

Eleutherodactylus semipalmatus is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae. It is endemic to Haiti and known from the Massif de la Hotte and Massif de la Selle. Its common name is foothill robber frog. Its natural habitat is streams and their vicinity in mesic hardwood forest at elevations of 303–1,697 m (994–5,568 ft) asl.

Eleutherodactylus semipalmatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in Haiti. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Deforestation for charcoal production and subsistence farming has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic frog survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Haitian frog inhabits montane forests and forest edges at moderate elevations. It requires humid microhabitats with adequate leaf litter and vegetation cover for breeding and shelter.

Forest· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tiburon Streamfrog classified as Critically Endangered?
Tiburon Streamfrog 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. Eleutherodactylus semipalmatus faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in Haiti. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human activities. Deforestation for charcoal production and subsistence farming has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic frog survives.
Where does Tiburon Streamfrog live?
Tiburon Streamfrog occurs in Haiti. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tiburon Streamfrog?
The main threats to Tiburon Streamfrog are 11.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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