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This species is known only from two localities in southwestern Côte d’Ivoire: the foot of Mont Niénokoué (approximately 15 km west of Guiroutou) on the southwestern edge of Taï National Park; and a nearby locality 30 km to the north of this. It is thought to be restricted to these areas.
Using the range as a proxy, the extent of occurrence (EOO) is estimated to be 327 km². It is known from 1 threat-defined location.


Is there any more information on the distribution of this species? Also, is there any information about the elevation range of this species? EJM

It is a very uncommon species. A visit to the type locality in 2002 was unsuccessful in locating the species. The population might be stable as Mont Niénokoué is a sacred area and is therefore well protected (N.G. Kouamé pers. comm. June 2012).

It is found only in primary rainforest, and probably attaches eggs to leaves above shallow temporary ponds and swamps, where the larvae develop.

There are no reports of this species being utilized.

One of the sites is a sacred area and it is therefore not exposed to any threats (logging is not allowed on this mountain) (N.G. Kouamé pers. comm. June 2012).

It is presumably threatened by ongoing habitat loss for logging, agriculture and human settlements.


We have conflicting information (above), which best reflects the threats this species faces? EJM

• 2.1.2 Small-holder farming
• 1.1 Housing & urban areas
• 5.3.5 Motivation Unknown/Unrecorded

It occurs in Taï National Park. Mont Niénokoué is a sacred mountain for the local population and it is therefore well protected (N.G. Kouamé pers. comm. June 2012). More information is needed on this species' life history, population status, and threats.

Old rationale: Listed as Endangered because its Extent of Occurrence is probably less than 5,000 km2, it is known from a single location, and the quality and extent of its forest habitat in Cote d'Ivoire is declining.
According to our records this species may not have been formally reassessed. The EOO has now been estimated as 327 km², supporting its EN category. However there is conflicting infomation as to whether or not the habitat is in decline. To retain its EN status, information confirming habitat decline is required, or else evidence that the species meets one of the other subcriteria, b or c, for criteria B. EJM

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