Telmatobius latirostris

Telmatobius latirostris
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Family:	Telmatobiidae
Genus:	Telmatobius
Species:	T. latirostris
Binomial name
Telmatobius latirostris Vellard, 1951

Telmatobius latirostris is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to Peru. ^{[2] [3]}

Habitat

This semi-aquatic frog lives and breeds in streams. This frog was observed 2620 meters above sea level. ^[1]

Scientists suspect this frog might live in one protected park, Parque Nacional Cutervo, but its presence there is not confirmed. Peru is establishing other protected areas nearby. ^[1]

Threats

This frog is classified as endangered by the IUCN and the government of Peru. It is threatened by habitat loss in favor of cattle grazing and agriculture and by water pollution. Scientists also believe the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis poses a threat to this species through the fungal disease chytridiomycosis. ^[1]

References

1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Telmatobius latirostris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T57348A3059201. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T57348A3059201.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
2. Frost, Darrel R. "Telmatobius latirostris Vellard, 1951". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
3. "Telmatobius latirostris Vellard, 1951". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved July 2, 2025.