Dominican Republic amphibian biodiversity faces conservation threats

The Dominican Republic possesses a unique natural wealth of amphibian species, many of which are endemic to specific regions such as the Sierra de Bahoruco, Cordillera Central, Sierra de Neiba, and the eastern part of the country.

Several of these species face significant conservation threats due to their reliance on highly specific habitats. Notable species include the Southern Crested Toad (Peltophryne armata) and the Crestless Toad of Hispaniola (Peltophryne fluviatica), both of which are classified as Critically Endangered. Other species, such as the Jarabacoa Excavating Frog (Eleutherodactylus bothroboans), are also listed as Critically Endangered, while the Northern Hammer Frog (Eleutherodactylus auriculatoides) is considered Vulnerable.