From the IUCN Red List Species Account:

Range Description

This species is known from the type locality north of the mouth of the Congo River, in extreme western Democratic Republic of the Congo, northeast along the border with Congo as far north as the border with the Central African Republic, and from the Likouala Region, Republic of Congo. It may occur more widely.

Habitat and Ecology

The two individuals reported from the Congo were found in amplexus in flooded forest (Jackson et al. 2007). It is presumed to be ecologically similar to Hymenochirus boettgeri, in other words, a water-dependent species, generally found in still, shaded water in lowland rainforest, and in pools by slow-flowing rivers.

Population

The population status of this species is unknown. It was recently reported from two specimens in the Republic of Congo (Jackson et al. 2007).

Population Trend

Unknown

Major Threats

There is no direct information on threats to this species. There is significant trade of this species as a pet, although it is not thought to be a major threat at present.

Conservation Actions

It is known to occur just outside the borders of the Lac Téle Community Reserve (LTCR) in the Congo, operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society (Jackson et al. 2007). It is likely to occur within the Reserve.

Taxonomic Notes

The taxonomic status of this form requires further investigation.

Citation

Measey, J., Tinsley, R. & Beier, M. 2006. Hymenochirus curtipes. In: IUCN 2012