CR

Lithobates tlaloci

Unknown

Overview

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

Lithobates tlaloci faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in the high-altitude regions around Mexico City. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban contamination, which degrades the pristine aquatic environments essential for its reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its restricted montane habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude freshwater environments in the mountains surrounding Mexico City, typically found in streams, ponds, and temporary pools between 2,200-3,000 meters elevation. It requires clean, well-oxygenated water with minimal human disturbance for successful breeding and larval development.

Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lithobates tlaloci classified as Critically Endangered?
Lithobates tlaloci 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. Lithobates tlaloci faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural conversion in the high-altitude regions around Mexico City. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban contamination, which degrades the pristine aquatic environments essential for its reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its restricted montane habitat.
Where does Lithobates tlaloci live?
Lithobates tlaloci occurs in Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lithobates tlaloci?
The main threats to Lithobates tlaloci are 1.1, 2.1, 8.1, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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