From the IUCN Red List Species Account:

Range Description

This species from northeastern Brazil ranges from Itapetinga in central state of Bahia, north to Exu in the State of Pernambuco. It has been recorded at around 800m asl.

Habitat and Ecology

It is a species of the "agreste" transition vegetation between the moist Atlantic forest and dry "Caatinga" savannah. It is often found in bromeliads, and breeds in temporary ponds in open areas.

Population

It is a common species.

Population Trend

Unknown

Major Threats

The major threats are probably related to habitat loss due to agriculture, livestock grazing, collection of bromeliads and human settlement.

Conservation Actions

It is not recorded from any protected areas.

Citation

Ulisses Caramaschi, Débora Silvano 2004. Trachycephalus atlas. In: IUCN 2012