Eupsophus nahuelbutensis
| Eupsophus nahuelbutensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Alsodidae |
| Genus: | Eupsophus |
| Species: | E. nahuelbutensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Eupsophus nahuelbutensis Ortiz, Ibarra-Vidal, 1992
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Eupsophus nahuelbutensis is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae. It is endemic to Chile, where it is found in the Nahuelbuta range and in the Ramadillas.[2][1]
Habitat
This frog can be found logs in Nothofagus forests and pine forests, occasionally on the edges of eucalyptus tree farms. Scientists observed this frog between 100 and 1200 meters above sea level.[2][1]
This frog has been found in one protected park, Nahuelbuta National Park.[2][1]
Reproduction
The adult female frog lays eggs in water-filled holes in the ground.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as endangered. Habitat loss from wood collection and tree farms is the principal threat. Human-set fires are another.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Nahuelbuta Ground Frog: Eupsophus nahuelbutensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T57078A79812668. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57078A79812668.en. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c Frost, Darrel R. "Eupsophus nahuelbutensis Ortiz and Ibarra-Vidal, 1992". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved June 2, 2025.