Eupsophus contulmoensis

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Eupsophus contulmoensis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Alsodidae
Genus: Eupsophus
Species:
E. contulmoensis
Binomial name
Eupsophus contulmoensis
Ortiz, Ibarra-Vidal, Formas, 1989

Eupsophus contulmoensis is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae. It is endemic to Chile. [2] [1]

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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. 1 2 3 4 5 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Contulmo Ground Frog: Eupsophus contulmoensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023: e.T57076A79812438. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57076A79812438.en . Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. "Eupsophus contulmoensis Ortiz, Ibarra-Vidal, and Formas, 1989". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved May 29, 2025.