Biology:Eupsophus contulmoensis
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Short description: Species of frog
| Eupsophus contulmoensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Alsodidae |
| Genus: | Eupsophus |
| Species: | E. contulmoensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Eupsophus contulmoensis Ortiz, Ibarra-Vidal, Formas, 1989
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Eupsophus contulmoensis is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae. It is endemic to Chile.[2][1]
Habitat
This frog is found under logs and rocks in Nothofagus forests. Scientists observed this frog between 50 and 740 meters above sea level.[2]
This frog has been found in one protected place: Contulmo National Monument.[1]
Reproduction
The female frog lays eggs in shallow holes.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as endangered. The principal threat is habitat loss in favor of pine and eucalyptus plantations. Human-set fires and tourism also cause problems.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Contulmo Ground Frog: Eupsophus contulmoensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57076A79812438.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/57076/79812438. Retrieved May 29, 2025.{{cite iucn}}: error: malformed |id= identifier (help)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Frost, Darrel R.. "Eupsophus contulmoensis Ortiz, Ibarra-Vidal, and Formas, 1989". American Museum of Natural History, New York. https://amphibiansoftheworld.amnh.org/Amphibia/Anura/Alsodidae/Eupsophus/Eupsophus-contulmoensis.
Wikidata ☰ Q2238262 entry
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