When thinking of a frog, croaking to this greenish amphibian probably comes to mind, whose long legs allow them to use hopping as a means of travel. We can even imagine the humid environment in which they live, like a river, according to your species and characteristics. Unfortunately, the diversity of these amphibians has been declining according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Currently, this genus is made up of only 47 species, divided between the true frogs of the New World, brown frogs, pond frogs and vermilion (or temporary) frogs. And as time goes by, more and more species are disappearing due to environmental abuse. Among which are the following:
Agalychnis lemur. This species is found mainly in Costa Rica and Panama. The decline of this species is due to an infectious disease caused by the fungus chytridiomycosis.
Agalychnis moreletii, which is native to Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. Its favorite habitat is mountains, forests, and humid areas. It is another species endangered by chytridiomycosis, as well as habitat loss.
Anodonthyla vallani It is located in the upper area of the mountains of the Madagascar Reserve. The existence of this species depends on the preservation of its habitat.
Atelopus varius, also known as the harlequin frog, which was once believed to be extinct. Normally this species lives near Quepos, Costa Rica and Panama.
balebreviceps hillmani it is commonly known as the Bale Mountains tree frog, which can only be found in the Bale Mountains National Park in Ethiopia. Despite the fact that the area is protected, the degradation of its habitat has diminished the presence of these beings.
boophis williamsi, located in Madagascar. Its habitat is in danger due to the abuse of agriculture in the place.
callulina dawida. It is found mainly in southeastern Kenya. The population of this species suffered habitat fragmentation, which caused them to live in different areas of the forest.
Craugastor greggi They are found mainly in Guatemala and Mexico. They live in humid forests. The loss of its environment as well as the presence of chytridiomycosis have caused its decline to the brink of reaching the limits of its extinction.
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