VU

Small-webbed Firebelly Toad

Bombina microdeladigitora

Unknown

Overview

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

The Yunnan Firebelly Toad faces severe pressure from rapid agricultural expansion and urbanization across its limited range in Yunnan Province, China. Pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities degrades the pristine mountain streams essential for its reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its high-altitude habitat, potentially disrupting breeding cycles and reducing suitable habitat availability.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits clear mountain streams and adjacent rocky areas in the subtropical montane forests of Yunnan Province, typically at elevations between 1,500-2,500 meters. It requires pristine water quality for breeding and relies on the surrounding forest canopy for moisture regulation and prey availability.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Small-webbed Firebelly Toad classified as Vulnerable?
Small-webbed Firebelly 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. The Yunnan Firebelly Toad faces severe pressure from rapid agricultural expansion and urbanization across its limited range in Yunnan Province, China. Pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial activities degrades the pristine mountain streams essential for its reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its high-altitude habitat, potentially disrupting breeding cycles and reducing suitable habitat availability.
Where does Small-webbed Firebelly Toad live?
Small-webbed Firebelly Toad occurs in China, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Small-webbed Firebelly Toad?
The main threats to Small-webbed Firebelly Toad 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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