Yellow-striped Dwarf Frog
VU

Yellow-striped Dwarf Frog

Eleutherodactylus limbatus

Unknown

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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.

The Yellow-striped Dwarf Frog faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Puerto Rico's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that affect the species' moisture-dependent breeding requirements. Invasive species, particularly the coquí común, compete for limited resources and may prey on juveniles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane rainforests and cloud forests of Puerto Rico, typically found in leaf litter and low vegetation at elevations between 300-900 meters. It requires high humidity environments with consistent moisture for reproduction and survival.

Other threatened species in Eleutherodactylidae

VU

Guaniguanico Yellow-mottled Frog

Eleutherodactylus goini

Unknown
Adelophryne baturitensisVU

Adelophryne baturitensis

Unknown
VU

Cuban Bromeliad Frog

Eleutherodactylus varians

Unknown
Cuban Cave FrogEN

Cuban Cave Frog

Eleutherodactylus thomasi

Unknown

Threatened in Cuba

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
EN

Stenostomum minutifolium

Stable
EN

Eugenia jambosoides

Unknown
EN

Solenandra cordata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Yellow-striped Dwarf Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Yellow-striped Dwarf Frog 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. The Yellow-striped Dwarf Frog faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Puerto Rico's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and temperature increases that affect the species' moisture-dependent breeding requirements. Invasive species, particularly the coquí común, compete for limited resources and may prey on juveniles.
Where does Yellow-striped Dwarf Frog live?
Yellow-striped Dwarf Frog occurs in Cuba, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Yellow-striped Dwarf Frog?
The main threats to Yellow-striped Dwarf Frog are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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