Atelognathus nitoi | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Batrachylidae |
Genus: | Atelognathus |
Species: | A. nitoi |
Binomial name | |
Atelognathus nitoi (Barrio, 1973) | |
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The Portezuelo frog or Rio Negro frog (Atelognathus nitoi) is a species of frog in the family Batrachylidae. It is endemic to Chile and Argentina. [2] [3] [1]
This frog lives in Nothofagus forests near temporary and permanent ponds and areas with high humidity. Scientists observed this frog between 1300 and 1550 meters above sea level. [1]
The frog has been found in Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi and in Laguna Verde National Park. [1]
The IUCN classifies this frog as vulnerable to extinction. Threats include fires, human-made and otherwise, tourism, and possibly horses and cows grazing near the ponds. [1]