Critically endangered exquisite spikethumb froglet (Plectrohyla exquisita)
This tiny froglet has just undergone metamorphosis from a tadpole to a frog.
This species is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, and it is always great to see evidence of the population reproducing and a future generation developing. These frogs are endemic to Cusuco National Park, and are not only threatened by habitat loss, but are also heavily effected by chytrid fungus.
The IUCN webpage for this species mentions a projected population decrease of 80% in the next 10 years due to chytridiomycosis - an almost unbelievable decline. Hopefully this species will bounce back, and conservation efforts will be sufficient to prevent these spectacular frogs from losing their fight for survival.
Location: Cusuco National Park, Sierra del Merendón, Honduras, Central America
Critically endangered exquisite spikethumb froglet (Plectrohyla exquisita)
This tiny froglet has just undergone metamorphosis from a tadpole to a frog.
This species is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, and it is always great to see evidence of the population reproducing and a future generation developing. These frogs are endemic to Cusuco National Park, and are not only threatened by habitat loss, but are also heavily effected by chytrid fungus.
The IUCN webpage for this species mentions a projected population decrease of 80% in the next 10 years due to chytridiomycosis - an almost unbelievable decline. Hopefully this species will bounce back, and conservation efforts will be sufficient to prevent these spectacular frogs from losing their fight for survival.
Location: Cusuco National Park, Sierra del Merendón, Honduras, Central America