Leopard skunk frog (Aromobates leopardalis) Case Study

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MBZF Grant 200523847
Amphibian

Continent: South America

Country: Venezuela

Grant Amount: $5,000

Awarded Date: May 16, 2020

Enrique La Marca

Rescue of Endangered Venezuelan Amphibians (REVA) Conservation Center


Avda. Las Américas, Res. Las Marias. Edif. Maria Carolina 8-37

Merida

Merida

5101

Venezuela

Tel: +58-274.2441264

Mob: +58-412.5107091

Unveiling the conservation needs of a unique, endemic and critically endangered Venezuelan high Andean frog

1. To assess the species’ geographic distribution and to gather data on its ecology and biogeography (largely unknown). Field work will attend historic localities and explore new areas with new populations. Next step: draw new distribution map. If needed, new areas could be proposed to be protected. 2. To identify actual and potential threats to the species. Next step: take actions to mitigate or warn about the threats. 3. Do community work to warn people about the deleterious effects of agriculture, farming and fires on the natural populations and to get these people involved to implement with them some ways to mitigate the problems. Next step: implement plans with the local communities to preserve the species and the habitat where it occurs. 4. To write conservation action plan for the species. Next step: Take actions, do recovery management plans and reassess the conservation status of the species.

Grant documents

MBZF Grant 200523847 - located in Venezuela, South America