Alsodes australis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Alsodidae |
Genus: | Alsodes |
Species: | A. australis |
Binomial name | |
Alsodes australis Formas, Ubeda, Cuevas & Nuñez, 1997 | |
Alsodes australis is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae. It is endemic to Chile and tentatively believed to live in Argentina as well. [2] [3]
This frog has been found in cold streams in Northofagus forests on mountains. This frog has been observed between 0 and 1400 meters above sea level. [1]
The frog has been observed in two protected areas: Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and Queulat National Park in Chile. There are also some frogs in Argentina's Nahuel Huapi National Park that scientists think may be a population of A. australis. [1]
The IUCN classifies this frog as data deficient. Introduced salmonid fish and American mink may prey upon this frog. [1]
This animal breeds through larval development. Tadpoles swim in streams. [1]