Telmatobius rimac
| Telmatobius rimac | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Telmatobiidae |
| Genus: | Telmatobius |
| Species: | T. rimac
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| Binomial name | |
| Telmatobius rimac Schmidt, 1954
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| Synonyms | |
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Telmatobius rimac ssp. meridionalis Vellard, 1955 | |
Telmatobius rimac is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to Peru.[2][3]
Habitat
This semi-aquatic frog has been found in streams, ditches, and canals in riparian areas. Scientists have seen it between 2000 and 4000 meters above sea level.[2][1]
Scientists have observed this frog one protected park: Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve.[1]
Reproduction
This frog's tadpoles have been observed in streams with considerable underwater vegetation.[1]
Threats
This frog is vulnerable to extinction. Threats include agrarian and domestic water pollution. Scientists also suspect chytridiomycosis, which has killed other high-altitude frogs in South America. Human beings harvest this frog to eat, but scientists are not certain whether this constitutes a threat.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2017). "Telmatobius rimac". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T57358A89213506. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T57358A89213506.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. "Telmatobius rimac Schmidt, 1954". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Telmatobius rimac Schmidt, 1954". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved July 5, 2025.