Odontophrynus achalensis
Appearance
Odontophrynus achalensis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Odontophrynidae |
Genus: | Odontophrynus |
Species: | O. achalensis
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Binomial name | |
Odontophrynus achalensis di Tada, Barla, Martori, and Cei, 1984
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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
- ^ a b c "Odontophrynus achalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004. IUCN: e.T57185A11583065. 2004. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
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ignored (help) - ^ 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.