Odontophrynus achalensis
| Odontophrynus achalensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Odontophrynidae |
| Genus: | Odontophrynus |
| Species: | O. achalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Odontophrynus achalensis di Tada, Barla, Martori, and Cei, 1984 | |
Odontophrynus achalensis (common name: Cordoba escuercito) is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to central Argentina and known from the Pampa de Achala and Sierra de Comechingones, Córdoba Province.[1][2] Its natural habitats are montane grasslands and rocky outcrops therein. Breeding takes place in permanent streams. This rare species is threatened by habitat fragmentation and possibly fires.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Lavilla, E. & di Tada, I. (2004). "Odontophrynus achalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T57185A11583065. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2016). "Odontophrynus achalensis di Tada, Barla, Martori, and Cei, 1984". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
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