Critically Endangered - #33 Veragua Stubfoot Toad (Endangered species) 2021

The Veragua Stubfoot Toad or also know as the Rancho Grande Harlequin Frog native to Venezuela and is listed as critically endangered.

Reasons for critically endangered status - disease (Chytridomycosis), industrial pollution, prolonged drought, floods, over-harvesting, pet trade, collecting, Climate change.

Conservation efforts - The Veragua Stubfoot Toad live in national parks (protected areas).

Veragua Stubfoot Toad Facts - 

Science Name: Atelopus cruciger

Size: 2.8 cm - 5 cm 

Native Locations: Venezuela 

Lifespan: 10 years

Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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