Amphibian Conservation Case Studies

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 242534066) - Starrett´s Treefrog - Awarded $25,000 on May 14, 2024

14-05-2024 - Starrett´s Treefrog

Conserving Isthmohyla treefrogs through research, education, and community engagement in Central America's highlands

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 232532970) - Tiny Squeaker Frog - Awarded $10,000 on May 09, 2024

09-05-2024 - Tiny Squeaker Frog

Saving the Critically Endangered Tiny Squeaker frog (Arthroleptis kidogo) in Tanzania.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 240534319) - Dehradun Stream Frog - Awarded $4,900 on May 09, 2024

09-05-2024 - Dehradun Stream Frog

This grant supports the conservation of the Critically Endangered Dehradun Stream Frog (Amolops chakrataensis) in the Chakrata Himalayas of Uttarakhand through field research, community engagement and education. By involving local volunteers, NGOs, and other stakeholders, we aim to improve the status of Amolops chakrataensis through studying its habitat and threats and provide vital data for effective conservation policies at both national and ...

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 240533461) - goliath frogs - Awarded $4,500 on May 09, 2024

09-05-2024 - goliath frogs

Strengthening the management capacities of local actors for the conservation of conraua goliath in the Nlonako reserve

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 230532943) - Cemetery treefrog - Awarded $5,000 on December 18, 2023

18-12-2023 - Cemetery treefrog

The Cemetery Treefrog: Does He Only Live Next to His Final Resting Place? Threats and conservation of Dendropsophus nekronastes

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 232531053) - Starry Night Harlequin toad - Awarded $6,000 on May 01, 2023

01-05-2023 - Starry Night Harlequin toad

Local partnerships to ensure the conservation of three species of harlequin toads in the Key Biodiversity Area of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 232531394) - Manengouba long-fingered frog - Awarded $14,000 on May 01, 2023

01-05-2023 - Manengouba long-fingered frog

Save the last population of the critically endangered Manengouba long fingered frog (Cardioglossa manengouba) in Cameroon.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530255) - Pumpkin toadlet - Awarded $8,619 on December 20, 2022

20-12-2022 - Pumpkin toadlet

Understanding the role of microclime in future distribution and behaviour of the small pumpkin-toadlet Brachycephalus mirissimus. In this project, we will use acoustic monitoring and modelling to study the role of altitudinal and altitudinal gradient in this microendemic species under climate change scenarios to propose conservation actions.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222530423) - Puerto Rican crested toad - Awarded $15,450 on December 20, 2022

20-12-2022 - Puerto Rican crested toad

Determining population size and habitat usage is critical for the restoration of breeding sites for the Puerto Rican crested toad

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 222529400) - Western Leopard Toad - Awarded $19,140 on September 21, 2022

21-09-2022 - Western Leopard Toad

Western Leopard Toad Underpass Project - Installation of concrete culvert tunnels under roads that bisect amphibian habitat, to assist toads in safely crossing the road during breeding season when they migrate to breeding ponds.

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