VUVulnerable
Western Spadefoot
Pelobates cultripes
DecliningNTEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelobates_cultripes
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in PELOBATIDAE
Threatened in France
Frequently asked questions
Why is Western Spadefoot classified as Vulnerable?
Western Spadefoot 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 Western Spadefoot live?
Western Spadefoot occurs in France, Portugal, 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 Western Spadefoot?
The main threats to Western Spadefoot are 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, and 2.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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