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Telmatobius
''Telmatobius'' is a genus of frogs native to the Andean highlands in South America, where they are found in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, northwestern Argentina and northern Chile. It is the only genus in the family Telmatobiidae. Some sources recognize ''Batrachophrynus'' as a valid genus distinct from ''Telmatobius''. Etymology The word ''Telmatobius'' is derived from the Greek: τέλμα (''télma'', "swamp") and βίος (''bios'', "life"). Ecology and conservation All ''Telmatobius'' species are closely associated with water and most species are semi-aquatic, while a few are entirely aquatic.Angulo, A. (2008). Conservation Needs of Batrachophrynus and Telmatobius Frogs of the Andes of Peru. Conservation & Society 6(4): 328–333. DOI: 10.4103/0972-4923.49196 They are found in and near lakes, rivers and wetlands in the Andean highlands at altitudes between . The genus includes two of the world's largest fully aquatic frogs, the Lake Junin frog (''T. macrostomus'') and Titic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Titicaca Water Frog
''Telmatobius culeus'', commonly known as the Titicaca water frog or Lake Titicaca frog, is a medium-large to very large and endangered species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is entirely aquatic and found only in the Lake Titicaca basin, including rivers that flow into it and smaller connected lakes like Arapa, Lagunillas and Saracocha, in the Andean highlands of Bolivia and Peru. In reference to its excessive amounts of skin, it is sometimes jokingly referred to as the Titicaca scrotum frog. It is closely related to the more widespread and semiaquatic marbled water frog (''T. marmoratus''), which also occurs in shallow, coastal parts of Lake Titicaca, but lacks the excessive skin and it is generally smaller (although overlapping in size with some forms of the Titicaca water frog). Appearance Size In the late 1960s, an expedition led by Jacques Cousteau reported Titicaca water frogs up to in outstretched length and in weight, making these some of the largest excl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telmatobius Atacamensis
''Telmatobius atacamensis'', commonly known as the Atacama water frog, is an aquatic frog species of the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to the Puna region of Salta, Argentina, where it inhabits high-altitude streams and wetlands. Due to its restricted range and specialized habitat, ''T. atacamensis'' faces significant conservation threats, including habitat degradation, chytridiomycosis, and invasive species. Habitat and Distribution ''Telmatobius atacamensis'' is a strictly aquatic species, inhabiting mountain rivers, streams, and wetlands in the high-altitude environments of northwestern Argentina. Although the ''Telmatobius'' genus is widely distributed from Ecuador to Chile and Argentina, ''T. atacamensis'' is one of only three out of fourteen ''Telmatobius'' species in Argentina that are microendemic to the Puna region of Salta. Its known range is less than 20,000 km², primarily within the San Antonio de los Cobres area and Los Patos River. The Puna region ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telmatobius Niger
''Telmatobius niger'' is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to the Andes of Ecuador, with records from both Amazonian and Pacific versants. Last seen in 1994, it is feared that this species may be extinct. The English names black water frog and black Kayla frog have been coined for it. Description Adult males measure and adult females in snout–vent length. The head is large. The tympanic annulus may be present, reduced, or absent; the right and left side of a single individual may show different state. The fingers have no webbing whereas the toes are webbed; the degree of webbing varies among individuals. The dorsum has either uniform color or subtle mottling or indistinct spots; the former is more typical. The background color ranges from reddish brown to brownish gray. Mottling spots can be tan, gray, or dark brown. Ventral coloration is similarly variable, but the patterning, when present, is stronger. Habitat and conservation ''Telmatobius ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telmatobius Arequipensis
''Telmatobius arequipensis'' is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to southern Peru (Arequipa Region, Moquegua Region, and/or Puno Region). It has an altitudinal range of asl. Two subspecies have been described, ''Telmatobius arequipensis arequipensis'' and ''Telmatobius arequipensis natator'' Vellard, 1955. Its common name is Chili water frog, after its type locality near Río Chili. ''Telmatobius arequipensis'' is a riparian semi-aquatic frog. It is present in streams, wet grassland and shrublands, and ditches. It may be found in modified habitats wherever there are streams or ditches. Eggs are laid in the water. ''Telmatobius arequipensis'' is common where it occurs, but populations can be threatened by water pollution. It is also collected for food and traditional medicine. Chytridiomycosis Chytridiomycosis ( ) is an infectious disease in amphibians, caused by the chytrid fungi '' Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis'' and '' Batrachochytrium sala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Junin Frog
''Telmatobius macrostomus'', also known as the Lake Junin (giant) frog or Andes smooth frog, is a very large and endangered species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae.Angulo, A. (2008). "Conservation needs of Batrachophrynus and Telmatobius frogs of the Andes of Peru." Conservation & Society 6(4): 328–333. DOI: 10.4103/0972-4923.49196 This completely aquatic frog is endemic to lakes and associated waters at altitudes of in the Andes of Junín and Pasco in central Peru. It has been introduced to slow-moving parts of the upper Mantaro River, although it is unclear if this population still persists.Sinsch, U. (1990). ''Froschlurche (Anura) der zentral-peruanischen Anden: Artdiagnose, Taxonomie, Habitate, Verhaltensökologie.'' Salamandra 26(2/3): 177- 214. Together with the closely related Amable Maria frog (''T. brachydactylus''), it is sometimes placed in the genus '' Batrachophrynus''. Ecology and appearance ''T. macrostomus'' is completely aquatic, and restricted t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telmatobius Bolivianus
''Telmatobius bolivianus'' is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to the Eastern Andes of Bolivia. It was formerly the most common and widespread ''Telmatobius'' of Bolivia, but has had a drastic population decline since the mid-2000s. It is an aquatic frog occurring in fast-flowing rivers and streams in cloud forest and Yungas forest. It is threatened by chytridomycosis as well as habitat loss caused by logging and agricultural expansion Agricultural expansion describes the growth of agricultural land ( arable land, pastures, etc.) especially in the 20th and 21st centuries. The agricultural expansion is often explained as a direct consequence of the global increase in food and e .... Water pollution and aquaculture are also threats. References bolivianus Endemic fauna of Bolivia Amphibians of Bolivia Amphibians of the Andes Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1940 {{Telmatobius-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telmatobius Atahualpai
''Telmatobius atahualpai'' (common name: Amazonas water frog) is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to the Cordillera Central of northern Peru and found in the San Martín and Amazonas Regions at asl. ''Telmatobius atahualpai'' occur in humid subalpine páramo Páramo () may refer to a variety of alpine tundra ecosystems located in the Andes Mountain Range, South America. Some ecologists describe the páramo broadly as "all high, tropical, montane vegetation above the continuous timberline". A narrower ... where these frogs live under rocks at the edge of small streams. Threats to this little known species are not well known. References atahualpai Amphibians of Peru Amphibians of the Andes Endemic fauna of Peru Páramo fauna Amphibians described in 1993 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Telmatobius-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telmatobius Brachydactylus
''Telmatobius brachydactylus'', the Junín riparian frog or Amable Maria frog, is an endangered species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. Body Although a fairly large species with a typical snout-vent length of and weight of , it is significantly smaller than the closely related and equally threatened Lake Junin frog (''T. macrostomus''). These two are sometimes placed in the genus '' Batrachophrynus''. Habitat This highly aquatic frog is endemic to tributaries of Lake Junín (not in the lake itself) in central Peru and to other nearby waterways, where it is found at altitudes of . This frog reproduces through larval development. Scientists have seen the frog in Junin National Reserve. Threats Both the IUCN and organizations within Peru classify this frog as endangered. Principal threats include habitat loss in favor of human resource collection and agriculture, pollution, climate change, and predation by introduced species, such as trout. People allow livestock to dri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telmatobius Brevirostris
''Telmatobius brevirostris'' is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitats are moist montane forest ("cloud forest"), high-altitude shrubland, and rivers. It does not occur in cultivated areas. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs when a natural habitat is no longer able to support its native species. The organisms once living there have either moved elsewhere, or are dead, leading to a decrease .... References brevirostris Endemic fauna of Peru Amphibians of Peru Amphibians of the Andes Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1955 {{Telmatobius-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sehuencas Water Frog
The Sehuencas water frog (''Telmatobius yuracare'') is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to Bolivia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, rivers, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss. No individuals were encountered in the wild between 2008 and 2019. Conservation work Conservation of the Sehuencas water frog has been a focus of the K'ayra Center, run by herpetologist Teresa Camacho Badani at the Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny (MHNC) in Cochabamba. A single male Sehuencas water frog, nicknamed "Romeo," was collected from the wild in 2009 and housed at the K'ayra Center at the Museo de Historia Natural Alcide d'Orbigny (MHNC). There were fears that Romeo was the last of his kind, an endling. Bolivian conservationists had long been looking for other Sehuencas water frog individuals, particularly females, in hopes of creating a captive breeding program. To raise awareness and money about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telmatobius Brevipes
''Telmatobius brevipes'' is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, arable land, and canal Canals or artificial waterways are waterways or engineered channels built for drainage management (e.g. flood control and irrigation) or for conveyancing water transport vehicles (e.g. water taxi). They carry free, calm surface ...s and ditches. Geographic distribution It is found in Peru; it is a species present in the western cordillera, in the departments of Cajamarca and La Libertad, between 2000 and 3520 m altitude. Threats Contamination of water bodies can be a local threat. Other species of the same genus found at high altitudes are very susceptible to chytridiomycosis, so it is inferred that this disease is a threat to Telmatobius brevipes. Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
