Quick answer
Goliath Frogs (Conraua goliath) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
Key takeaway
Goliath Frogs (Conraua goliath) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
Goliath Frog conservation status
Goliath Frog (Conraua goliath) is recorded here as Endangered. Global categories summarise extinction risk; regional populations can be safer or worse than the headline label.
Threats facing goliath frogs
Habitat loss around Fast-flowing rainforest rivers and waterfalls, hunting or persecution, climate pressure, and conflict with people are common drivers. Exact ranking of threats varies by region.
Outlook for Goliath Frog populations
Where monitoring exists, trends track protected-area quality and enforcement. Fragmented groups need corridors and genetic exchange to avoid local extinction.
What actually helps
Support verified conservation programmes, cut demand for illegal wildlife products, and protect habitat. Tourism helps only when operators follow ethical wildlife standards.
Habitat and range
This giant frog has a small range in the rainforests of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, where it depends on clean, fast-flowing rivers and waterfalls. It needs well-oxygenated water and rocky riverbanks for breeding. Its narrow habitat makes it especially vulnerable to disturbance.
Conservation
The Goliath frog is listed as Endangered, with populations falling due to habitat destruction from logging and agriculture, river pollution, and collection for food and the pet trade. Its limited range and slow reproduction make recovery difficult. Protecting intact river forest is essential to its survival.
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Goliath Frog FAQs
Are goliath frogs endangered?
Goliath Frogs (Conraua goliath) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
What is the scientific name of the goliath frog?
Conraua goliath — used in research and conservation listings for goliath frogs.
What do goliath frogs eat?
Goliath Frogs eat insects, crustaceans and small animals, with seasonal and regional variation in Fast-flowing rainforest rivers and waterfalls.
Where do goliath frogs live?
They are associated with Fast-flowing rainforest rivers and waterfalls. Local presence depends on food, cover, and human land use.
What is the conservation status of goliath frogs?
Listed in our guides as Endangered. Check the IUCN Red List and national assessments for the latest formal category.