Tag Archives: herpetology

Goliath Frog Conraua goliath

Goliath Frogs are the largest frog in the world and can grow as large as a domestic cat. These muscle-bound #amphibians lift heavy rocks to build nests and protect their young. They face extinction from #palmoil #deforestation.

Their nesting and reproduction is hugely dependent upon access to clean, fast-flowing rivers – for this reason the encroachment of industrial scale palm oil, cocoa and timber deforestation and p0llution of rivers is a direct threat to the existence of the goliath frog. Help them every time you shop in the supermarket and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife

Spiny-headed Tree Frog Triprion spinosus

A shy, arboreal species, Spiny-headed Tree Frogs are rarely seen and they live out their lives quietly in bromeliads and other tropical plants. They can be found in the subtropical forests of mountain ranges. They prefer intact forest and secondary growth forest. They have on occasion been observed living in coffee plantations.
They are found throughout the thin line of Peruvian rainforest and their range stretches across several countries: Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela and Colombia. Their main threats are habitat loss to mining, logging, cattle farming, palm oil and soy as well as hunting. Protect them each time you shop by boycotting meat and palm oil in the supermarket.

Harlequin Poison Frog Oophaga histrionica

Discover the Harlequin Poison Frog (Oophaga histrionica), an endangered amphibian facing threats from habitat destruction and illegal wildlife trade. Learn how to protect this vibrant species. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife

Krokosua Squeaking Frog Arthroleptis krokosua

Krokosua Squeaking Frog Arthroleptis krokosua Critically endangered Ghana, Ivory Coast The Krokosua Squeaking Frog is listed as Critically Endangered because there are believed to be fewer than 250 mature individuals, with 90% of these occurring within the sub-population found in the Sui Forest Reserve. The Krokosua Squeaking Frog faces continuing decline in the number ofContinue reading “Krokosua Squeaking Frog Arthroleptis krokosua”

Lowland Grainy Frog Kalophrynus palmatissimus

Lowland Grainy Frog Kalophrynus palmatissimus Endangered Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia) The Lowland grainy frog occurs in lowland dipterocarp rainforests and associated bamboo stands in Malaysia (Kiew 1984, Manthey and Grossmann 1997). This species of frog cannot tolerate disturbance to their habitat (Malaysia Red List Assessment Workshop January 2018). This species breeds by larval development, and reproductionContinue reading “Lowland Grainy Frog Kalophrynus palmatissimus”

Mount Nimba Reed Frog Hyperolius nimbae

Discover the endangered Mount Nimba Reed Frog (Hyperolius nimbae) and its threats from deforestation and mining. Learn how to support its conservation. #Boycott4Wildlife