VUVulnerable
Helmeted Water Toad
Calyptocephalella gayi
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in CALYPTOCEPHALELLIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Helmeted Water Toad classified as Vulnerable?
Helmeted Water Toad 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 Helmeted Water Toad live?
Helmeted Water Toad occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Germany, Paraguay, and United States (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Helmeted Water Toad?
The main threats to Helmeted Water Toad are 2.1, 5.4, 7.3, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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