With reference to the Desert Rain Frog, consider the following statements: 1. The Desert Rain Frog is endemic to the narrow coastal desert belt of Namibia and parts of South Africa. 2. It is a burrowing amphibian that spends much of its life underground and emerges mainly under favourable moisture conditions. 3. The species is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to chytrid fungal infection across its entire range. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Desert Rain Frog, consider the following statements:
1.The Desert Rain Frog is endemic to the narrow coastal desert belt of Namibia and parts of South Africa.
2.It is a burrowing amphibian that spends much of its life underground and emerges mainly under favourable moisture conditions.
3.The species is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to chytrid fungal infection across its entire range.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: The Desert Rain Frog (Breviceps macrops) is endemic to the coastal Namib Desert, occurring in Namibia and northwestern South Africa.

Statement 2 is correct: It is a fossorial (burrowing) amphibian, spending most of its life underground in sandy habitats and emerging mainly during favourable moisture conditions.

Statement 3 is incorrect: IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

Source: DTE

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