ENEndangered
Pelobates varaldii
Local name: Varaldi’s Spadefoot Toad
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in PELOBATIDAE
Threatened in Morocco
Frequently asked questions
Why is Varaldi’s Spadefoot Toad classified as Endangered?
Varaldi’s Spadefoot Toad is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Varaldi’s Spadefoot Toad live?
Varaldi’s Spadefoot Toad occurs in Morocco, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Varaldi’s Spadefoot Toad?
The main threats to Varaldi’s Spadefoot Toad are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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