Telmatobius rimac | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Telmatobiidae |
Genus: | Telmatobius |
Species: | T. rimac |
Binomial name | |
Telmatobius rimac Schmidt, 1954 | |
Synonyms | |
Telmatobius rimac ssp. meridionalis Vellard, 1955 |
Telmatobius rimac is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to Peru. [2] [3]
This semi-aquatic frog has been found in streams, ditches, and canals in riparian areas. Scientists have seen it between 2000 and 4000 meters above sea level. [2] [1]
Scientists have observed this frog one protected park: Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve. [1]
This frog's tadpoles have been observed in streams with considerable underwater vegetation. [1]
This frog is vulnerable to extinction. Threats include agrarian and domestic water pollution. Scientists also suspect chytridiomycosis, which has killed other high-altitude frogs in South America. Human beings harvest this frog to eat, but scientists are not certain whether this constitutes a threat. [1]