Mountain Chicken
Leptodactylus fallax
Extremely high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Mountain Chicken
Leptodactylus fallax, commonly known as the mountain chicken or giant ditch frog, is a species of frog that is native to the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Montserrat. The population has declined 81% in the last ten years and this species is now critically endangered. In 2004 it was estimated that the population possibly was as low as 8,000 individuals. One of the main threats is human consumption. The fungal disease chytridiomycosis has had a dramatic...
Key Facts
- Critically endangered - one of the rarest animals on Earth!
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Mountain Chicken?
The scientific name of the Mountain Chicken is Leptodactylus fallax.
Is the Mountain Chicken endangered?
The Mountain Chicken is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Mountain Chicken sightings have been recorded?
20 observations of the Mountain Chicken have been recorded on iNaturalist.
