Currently, 41% of amphibian species are threatened with extinction, leading to the ongoing amphibian crisis. In Myanmar, the amphibian diversity is still poorly understood, and, as a result, many conservation gaps remain.

In a study published in Integrative Conservation, researchers studied the conservation status of amphibians in Myanmar by compiling a species list of Myanmar amphibians and assessing their threat status using the IUCN Red List.

Analyses were conducted on the comparison between amphibian species distribution and protected areas distribution in Myanmar, and on the implementation of the One-Plan Approach for Conservation by checking the representation of these animals in zoos and aquariums worldwide through the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS).

The researchers compiled a species list of Myanmar amphibians from multiple sources. They used IUCN Red List to assess the threat status of these species and then conducted richness analysis to compare the distribution of amphibian species in Myanmar with the distribution of domestic protected areas. They also assessed the implementation of the one plan approach to conservation through a survey of global zoo representation of Burmese amphibians yusing ZIMS.

The study showed a clear gap in amphibian conservation in Myanmar. 152 amphibian species were found to be extant in Myanmar, of which 25 are endemic. 4.6% species were categorized as threatened .44.1% (67 species) of Myanmar's amphibian species can be classified as possibly threatened, this includes 88% of the endemic species. 40 species of Myanmar's amphibians are not protected through any protected area, this includes 48% of the endemic species.Most of the unprotected amphibian species are located in the South of Myanmar. The One Plan Approach is not sufficiently implemented as a protective measure for Myanmar's amphibians.

The researchers listed the 36 most critically endangered species, which should be used as a reference point for prioritization as well.