Alsodes neuquensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Alsodidae |
| Genus: | Alsodes |
| Species: | A. neuquensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Alsodes neuquensis Cei, 1976
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Alsodes neuquensis is a species of frog in the genus Alsodes. It is endemic to Argentina.[2][3][1][4]
Habitat
[edit]This frog has been found in alpine and mountainous lakes and in streams on high volcanic flatlands. It has shown some tolerance to habitat disturbance from cows and horses. Scientists have seen the frog between 1500 and 2100 meters above sea level.[1]
This frog has been rocrded in two protected areas, Batea Mahuida Reserve and Copahue Reserve. Scientists think it may also live in Lanín National Park.[1]
Life cycle
[edit]This frog breeds in streams and ponds. It spends a long time in its larval stage, one or two years, before metamorphosing into a frog. Tadpoles from different year cohorts cohabitate.[1]
Threats
[edit]The IUCN classifies this frog as endangered. Volcanoes, firest, livestock, and introduced predators, such as trout, all threaten this frog or its habitat.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Alsodes neuquensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T45477280A45477430. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T45477280A45477430.en. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Frost, Darrel R. "Alsodes neuquensis Cei, 1976". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Alsodes neuquensis Cei, 1976". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Blotto B; Nunez JJ; Basso NG; Úbeda CA; Wheeler WC; Faivovich J (2012). "Phylogenetic relationships of a Patagonian frog radiation, the Alsodes + Eupsophus clade (Anura: Alsodidae), with comments on the supposed paraphyly of Eupsophus". Cladistics (Full text). doi:10.1111/j.1096-0031.2012.00417.x. hdl:11336/5605. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
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