VUVulnerable
Assamese Balloon Frog
Uperodon assamensis
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorGrassland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in MICROHYLIDAE
Threatened in Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
Why is Assamese Balloon Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Assamese Balloon 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Assamese Balloon Frog live?
Assamese Balloon Frog occurs in Bangladesh, and India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Assamese Balloon Frog?
The main threats to Assamese Balloon Frog are 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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