Sooglossidae - Seychelles Frogs

There are only four species of tiny frogs in this family. They are only found in mountain forests on Silhouette, Praslin, and Mahé Islands in the Seychelles.

The smallest frog in the world, Gardiner’s Seychelles Frog  (Sooglossus gardineri), is in this family. It is less than half an inch in length.

Did You Know?

Gardiner's Seychelles frog
Gardiner's Seychelles frog is the smallest frog species in the world.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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