VU

Taipei Flying Frog

Zhangixalus taipeianus

Declining

Overview

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

Zhangixalus taipeianus faces significant pressure from rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Taiwan and southeastern China. Habitat fragmentation from road construction and development projects has isolated breeding populations, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the pristine mountain streams essential for tadpole development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the high-elevation forests where this species breeds.

Threat summary

Habitat

This arboreal frog inhabits subtropical montane forests at elevations between 500-2,000 meters, particularly favoring areas near clear mountain streams and rocky outcrops. The species requires both terrestrial forest habitat for foraging and aquatic environments with clean, flowing water for reproduction.

Artificial - Terrestrial· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Taipei Flying Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Taipei Flying 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. Zhangixalus taipeianus faces significant pressure from rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Taiwan and southeastern China. Habitat fragmentation from road construction and development projects has isolated breeding populations, while pollution from agricultural runoff degrades the pristine mountain streams essential for tadpole development. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in the high-elevation forests where this species breeds.
Where does Taipei Flying Frog live?
Taipei Flying Frog occurs in China, and Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Taipei Flying Frog?
The main threats to Taipei Flying 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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