CR

Krokosua Squeaking Frog

Arthroleptis krokosua

Declining

Overview

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

Arthroleptis krokosua faces severe threats primarily from rapid deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its limited range within Ghana's Eastern Region. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local extinctions from mining activities, agricultural expansion, and urban development that continue to degrade its forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical moist lowland and submontane forests in the Eastern Region of Ghana, typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation of primary and secondary forest areas. It occurs at elevations ranging from approximately 200 to 800 meters in the forest zone of the Volta Region.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSite/area managementHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsCompliance and enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Krokosua Squeaking Frog classified as Critically Endangered?
Krokosua Squeaking 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. Arthroleptis krokosua faces severe threats primarily from rapid deforestation and habitat fragmentation in its limited range within Ghana's Eastern Region. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it highly vulnerable to local extinctions from mining activities, agricultural expansion, and urban development that continue to degrade its forest habitat.
Where does Krokosua Squeaking Frog live?
Krokosua Squeaking Frog occurs in Ghana. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Krokosua Squeaking Frog?
The main threats to Krokosua Squeaking Frog are 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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