Eupsophus nahuelbutensis

Eupsophus nahuelbutensis
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Alsodidae
Genus:	Eupsophus
Species:	E. nahuelbutensis
Binomial name
Eupsophus nahuelbutensis Ortiz, Ibarra-Vidal, 1992

Eupsophus nahuelbutensis is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae. It is endemic to Chile, where it is found in the Nahuelbuta range and in the Ramadillas. ^{[2] [1]}

Habitat

This frog can be found logs in Nothofagus forests and pine forests, occasionally on the edges of eucalyptus tree farms. Scientists observed this frog between 100 and 1200 meters above sea level. ^{[2] [1]}

This frog has been found in one protected park, Nahuelbuta National Park. ^{[2] [1]}

Reproduction

The adult female frog lays eggs in water-filled holes in the ground. ^[1]

Threats

The IUCN classifies this frog as endangered. Habitat loss from wood collection and tree farms is the principal threat. Human-set fires are another. ^[1]

References

1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2023). "Nahuelbuta Ground Frog: Eupsophus nahuelbutensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023: e.T57078A79812668. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T57078A79812668.en . Retrieved June 2, 2025.
2. Frost, Darrel R. "Eupsophus nahuelbutensis Ortiz and Ibarra-Vidal, 1992". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved June 2, 2025.