VUVulnerable
Pelophylax shqipericus
DecliningENEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albanian_water_frog
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine intertidal· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in RANIDAE
Threatened in Albania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Pelophylax shqipericus classified as Vulnerable?
Pelophylax shqipericus 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 Pelophylax shqipericus live?
Pelophylax shqipericus occurs in Albania, Croatia, Italy, and Montenegro. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pelophylax shqipericus?
The main threats to Pelophylax shqipericus are 2.1, 3.2, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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