Amphibians
Big-eyed forest tree frog
Leptopelis macrotis
The big-eyed forest tree frog is the largest of its genus in West Africa, recognisable by its huge eyes and prominent tympanum. It lives among branches and has fully webbed feet.
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In short
The big-eyed forest tree frog (Leptopelis macrotis) is a species with IUCN conservation status NT (Near threatened). It is tied to intact rainforest: males call from branches 5–10 metres up, usually near watercourses. Animals in Black offers a fine-art portrait of it on a black background, available as a print on Hahnemühle paper: view the print.
Habitat & conservation
Where does the big-eyed forest tree frog live?
It is tied to intact rainforest: males call from branches 5–10 metres up, usually near watercourses. It depends on undegraded habitat to breed.
Is the big-eyed forest tree frog endangered?
The IUCN Red List rates it Near Threatened (NT), with a declining population. Although its range is wide, the area actually occupied is small and the forest is eroded by agriculture, logging and mining.
Facts about the big-eyed forest tree frog
- Females (up to 8 cm) are much larger than males.
- Its fully webbed feet distinguish it from related species.
- It survives only where rainforest remains intact.
Data source: IUCN Red List — Leptopelis macrotis (Near Threatened)
RED List
Conservation status codes
- EX Extinct No individuals survive.
- EW Extinct in the wild Survives only in captivity.
- CR Critically endangered Extremely high risk of extinction.
- EN Endangered Very high risk of extinction.
- VU Vulnerable High risk of extinction.
- NT Near threatened Likely to become threatened soon.
- LC Least concern Low risk of extinction.
- DD Data deficient Not enough data to assess.
- NE Not evaluated Not yet assessed by the IUCN.