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Odontophrynus achalensis

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Odontophrynus achalensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Odontophrynidae
Genus: Odontophrynus
Species:
O. achalensis
Binomial name
Odontophrynus achalensis
di Tada, Barla, Martori, and Cei, 1984

Odontophrynus achalensis (common name: Cordoba escuercito) is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to central Argentina and known from the Pampa de Achala and Sierra de Comechingones, Córdoba Province.[1][2] Its natural habitats are montane grasslands and rocky outcrops therein. Breeding takes place in permanent streams. This rare species is threatened by habitat fragmentation and possibly fires.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Odontophrynus achalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004. IUCN: e.T57185A11583065. 2004. Retrieved 10 April 2016. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2016). "Odontophrynus achalensis di Tada, Barla, Martori, and Cei, 1984". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 10 April 2016.