At a glance
- IUCN category
- CR · Critically Endangered
- Animal group
- Reptiles & Amphibians
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The lemur leaf frog is a small, slender tree frog that is green by day and turns brown at night. It is assessed as Critically Endangered.
It clings to vegetation with a slow, deliberate, lemur-like climb.
Range & habitat
Forests of Central America, including Costa Rica and Panama.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- The amphibian fungal disease chytridiomycosis
- Habitat loss
- A declining range
Why it matters
A delicate Central American tree frog hit hard by amphibian disease, the lemur leaf frog is part of the wider amphibian extinction crisis and captive 'ark' efforts.
Sources
Sources for Lemur Leaf Frog
- IUCN Red List — look up Lemur Leaf Frog (authoritative status)
- AmphibiaWeb (UC Berkeley)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the lemur leaf frog change colour?
It is bright green and active-looking by day and turns reddish-brown at night, a colour change linked to camouflage and its daily rhythm.
Why is the lemur leaf frog Critically Endangered?
Published assessments cite the amphibian fungal disease chytridiomycosis and habitat loss, which have caused steep declines. See the IUCN Red List.
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