ENEndangered
Weza Forest Tree Frog
Leptopelis xenodactylus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSite/area managementHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in ARTHROLEPTIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Weza Forest Tree Frog classified as Endangered?
Weza Forest Tree Frog 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 Weza Forest Tree Frog live?
Weza Forest Tree Frog occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Weza Forest Tree Frog?
The main threats to Weza Forest Tree Frog are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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