Biology:Alsodes coppingeri

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Short description: Species of frog

Alsodes coppingeri
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Alsodidae
Genus: Alsodes
Species:
A. coppingeri
Binomial name
Alsodes coppingeri
(Günther, 1881)
Synonyms[2]
  • Cacotus coppingeri Günther, 1881
  • Borborocoetes coppingeri Boulenger, 1882
  • Eupsophus coppingeri Capurro-S., 1958
  • Alsodes coppingeri Formas, Nuñez, and Cuevas, 2008,

Alsodes coppingeri is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae. It is native to Chile and Argentina.[2][3][1]

Habitat

This frog lives in temperate forests and tundra surrounded by with mountains. It has been seen in herbaceous plants, under rocks, and near streams between 0 and 300 meters above sea level.[1]

This frog has been observed in one protected place: Bernardo O'Higgins National Park.[1]

Life cycle

This frog has a free-swimming larval stage.[1]

Threats

The IUCN classifies this frog as data deficient. Introduced American mink may prey on these frogs.[1]

Original description

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4680415 entry