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Rhinella achalensis

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Rhinella achalensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Rhinella
Species:
R. achalensis
Binomial name
Rhinella achalensis
(Cei, 1972)
Synonyms
  • Bufo achalensis Cei, 1972
  • Chaunus achalensis (Cei, 1972)

Rhinella achalensis is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae that is endemic to northern Argentina (Córdoba and San Luis provinces).[1][2]

Its natural habitats are rocky outcrops in montane grasslands where it reproduces in mountain streams. Juveniles and adults seem to avoid heavily grazed areas, using instead rocky outcrops that offer more protection.[1]

Rhinella achalensis is threatened by cattle ranching and pollution of water by cattle.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Esteban Lavilla; Ismael di Tada; Chris J. Reading (2010). "Rhinella achalensis". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. IUCN: e.T54564A11152411. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-2.RLTS.T54564A11152411.en. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  2. ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Rhinella achalensis (Cei, 1972)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 January 2015.