 In fact, it is estimated that 287 species of amphibians are infected with this disease in over 35 countries.These countries tend to have varied or tropical climates like those found in Central America, South America, and Africa with optimal climate conditions ranging from 17 degree Celsius to 23 degrees Celsius for the fungus to thrive.The first reported instance of the chytrid fungus was in 1998 which was found on the skin of amphibians.