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Species in the In Situ Conservation Role 29 species

Species for which mitigation of threats in the wild may still bring about their successful conservation.

Protected Species Threat Mitigation Comments Habitat Peltophryne fluviatica Threats cannot/will not be reversed in Unknown Thought to be locally extinct (M. Landestoy, pers. comm. March 2011). time Peltophryne fracta Threats cannot/will not be reversed in No Possibly extinct - has not been seen since 1969. Habitat is degraded due to time cattle (M. Landestoy, pers. comm. March 2011). Eleutherodactylus bothroboans Threats are reversible in time frame No Not in protected area at all (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). The distribution of this species is within an important eco-tourism area - very suitable for education about protecting the species and habitat (M. Landestoy, M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Phylogenetic work is still required.

Eleutherodactylus fowleri Threats are reversible in time frame Yes Husbandry analog for E. lamprotes. Logging for charcoal and agriculture and the main threats (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Eleutherodactylus jugans Threats are reversible in time frame Yes Severely fragmented populations (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Eleutherodactylus leoncei Threats are reversible in time frame Yes Husbandry analog for E. darlingtoni. Severely fragmented populations (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Good for education - colorful, species adapted to unique to high altitude habitats. Eleutherodactylus nortoni Threats are reversible in time frame No Not known from protected areas (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Eleutherodactylus parabates Threats are reversible in time frame Yes Not recorded in Haiti and no suitable habitat for them in Haiti (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Current distribution is under high pressure from Haitians destroying the known habitat for charcoal along the DR border (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Eleutherodactylus armstrongi Threats are reversible in time frame No More than 50% of the population is in a protected area, (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Might be in captivity. Check with C. Martinez and B. Hedges. Eleutherodactylus auriculatoides Threats are reversible in time frame No Common in suitable habitat but population is severely fragmented. Recorded in 2011 (L. Diaz and M. Rodriguez pers. comm.). Educational value for its distinctive and melodic call. Phylogenetic work has been done but may require further work. Eleutherodactylus heminota Threats are reversible in time frame Yes Severely fragmented habitat remains for potential releases (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Eleutherodactylus hypostenor Threats are reversible in time frame No Husbandry analog for E. parapelates. Eleutherodactylus minutus Threats are reversible in time frame Yes Is the smallest species in the Dominican Republic (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Eleutherodactylus montanus Threats are reversible in time frame Yes Amphibian Ark Conservation Needs Assessment - Dominican Republic, March 2011 Page 2

Protected Species Threat Mitigation Comments Habitat Eleutherodactylus pituinus Threats are reversible in time frame No Less than 50% occurs in protected habitat. Has a very beautiful call (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Eleutherodactylus probolaeus Threats are reversible in time frame Yes Exists in a popular tourist area. Relies on limestone formations for its habitat (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Eleutherodactylus ruthae Threats are reversible in time frame No Osteopilus pulchrilineatus Threats are reversible in time frame No Very attractive species suitable for display (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Osteopilus vastus Threats are reversible in time frame No Largest frog species in the Dominican Republic (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Occurs in pine forests in Haiti, but never in pine forests in the Dominican Republic (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Being exported in small numbers for the pet trade in the US (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Peltophryne guentheri Threats are reversible in time frame No Less than 50% of population in protected areas (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Analog for P. fracta. Eleutherodactylus audanti Threats are reversible in time frame Yes Population not seriously fragmented in DR and is locally common - relies on forest with good cover. Exists in protected areas in both DR and Haiti. Confirm ex situ status and phylogeny with B. Hedges. Eleutherodactylus wetmorei Threats are reversible in time frame No Thrives in degraded habitats (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Husbandry analog for E. sommeri and E. diplasius. Hypsiboas heilprini Threats are reversible in time frame No Very attractive species for display (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Being exported in small numbers for the pet trade in the US (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Eleutherodactylus flavescens Threats are reversible in time frame No Eleutherodactylus melatrigonum Threats are reversible in time frame Yes Eleutherodactylus notidodes Threats are reversible in time frame Yes Eleutherodactylus paralius Threats are reversible in time frame No Eleutherodactylus sommeri Threats are reversible in time frame No Very attractive species for display and good educational stories about species bordering on extinction (M. Rodriguez, pers. comm. March 2011). Eleutherodactylus tychathrous Threats are reversible in time frame No Is a burrowing species Amphibian Ark Conservation Needs Assessment - Dominican Republic, March 2011 Page 3 Amphibian Ark Conservation Needs Assessment - Dominican Republic, March 2011 Page 4