41% of amphibian species threatened as habitat loss, disease, and climate change take toll

of the world's amphibian species are now threatened with extinction, up from 39% in 2004.
Habitat destruction from expanding agriculture and development is the primary threat, affecting over 90% of threatened amphibian species.
Emerging infectious diseases and climate change are also major factors in amphibian declines worldwide.
Highest concentrations of threatened amphibians are in biodiversity hotspots like the Caribbean, tropical Andes, and Madagascar.
Conservation efforts have helped some species, but more action is urgently needed to address habitat loss and climate change impacts.