Telmatobius pinguiculus
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| Telmatobius pinguiculus | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Telmatobiidae |
| Genus: | Telmatobius |
| Species: | T. pinguiculus
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| Binomial name | |
| Telmatobius pinguiculus Lavilla & Laurent, 1989 "1988"
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Telmatobius pinguiculus is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to the Catamarca Province of Argentina.[2][3]
Habitat
[edit | edit source]Its natural habitats are permanent streams that flow through grasslands. Scientists observed this animal between 3100 and 4300 meters above sea level.[1]
Threats
[edit | edit source]The IUCN classifies this species as endangered and the Argentinean National Red List classifies it as vulnerable. Principal threats include water pollution from mines and livestock, invasive fish such as trout, and diversion of waterways. Scientists consider the lethal fungal disease chytridiomycosis a possible future threat.[1]
References
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