Togo Slippery Frog
CR

Togo Slippery Frog

Conraua derooi

Declining

Photo: (c) Justin Miller, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Justin Miller

Overview

Conraua derooi is a species of frog in the family Conrauidae. It is found in the Togo-Volta Highlands along the border of Togo and Ghana, where it is possibly endemic. The common name Togo slippery frog has been coined for this species. Previously feared to be extinct, a few populations were found in surveys between 2005 and 2007, after the species had gone unrecorded for more than 20 years.

Conraua derooi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement development within its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on pristine forest streams, making it highly susceptible to water pollution and habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits pristine forest streams and rocky pools in primary tropical rainforests of West Africa. It requires clean, fast-flowing water with rocky substrates in undisturbed forest environments.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryAwareness & communications

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Togo Slippery Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Togo Slippery 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. Conraua derooi faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement development within its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on pristine forest streams, making it highly susceptible to water pollution and habitat fragmentation.
Where does Togo Slippery Frog live?
Togo Slippery Frog occurs in Ghana, and Togo. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Togo Slippery Frog?
The main threats to Togo Slippery Frog are 1.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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