Telmatobius schreiteri

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Telmatobius schreiteri
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Telmatobiidae
Genus: Telmatobius
Species:
T. schreiteri
Binomial name
Telmatobius schreiteri
Vellard, 1946

The La Rioja water frog (Telmatobius schreiteri) is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to Argentina. [2] [3] [1]

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Habitat

This fully aquatic frog [1] has been observed between 1800 and 2050 meters above sea level. [2]

Reproduction

This frog breeds in permanent streams high in the mountains. [1]

Threats

The IUCN and Argentina's National Red List both classify this frog as endangered. Introduced fish, particularly trout, can kill this species. Pollution from mines and livestock can also hurt the frog. The removal of streamside vegetation increases runoff. Scientists consider the fungal disease chytridiomycosis a possible future threat. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Telmatobius schreiteri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2019: e.T57359A101434402. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T57359A101434402.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Frost, Darrel R. "Telmatobius schreiteri Vellard, 1946". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Telmatobius schreiteri Vellard, 1946". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved July 27, 2025.


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