Panamanian Golden Frog Population: Critically Endangered

As of 2022, only an estimated 150 wild Panamanian golden frogs (Atelopus zeteki) remain, confined primarily to the El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC) in Panama. The species is functionally extinct in the wild due to the chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), habitat loss, and collection for the pet trade. Captive breeding programs in Panama and the U.S. (e.g., Smithsonian, Zoo Atlanta) aim to preserve genetic diversity for potential future reintroduction.