Foto: Rosario Álvarez - ACCA
At the Wayqecha Biological Station we are implementing the project "Protecting Critically Endangered Amphibians through Participatory Monitoring and a Conservation Plan at the KBA Kosñipata Carabaya, Peru."
With more than 642 recognized amphibian species, the Tropical Andes represent the world’s largest amphibian biodiversity hotspot. However, these ecosystems are threat from climate change and human activities.
The Manu landscape is a key area for amphibians research due to its diversity and its ecological connection between the Tropical Andes and the Amazon basin.
Through the Manu Frogs Project, Conservación Amazónica - ACCA works to conserve critically endangered amphibians in the Tropical Andes hotspot, specifically within the Kosñipata-Carabaya Key Biodiversity Area.
Our objective include expanding knowledge of amphibians taxonomy, and ecology through field research and acoustic monitoring. We also seek to preserve their habitats and address the threats these species face.
This initiative also lays the groundwork for the Manu Frog Conservation Program, which aims to ex-situ breeding programs for critically endangered amphibians.
Learn more about how to ensure the survival of these unique species in the following article here. aquí.