Tonchek Spiny-chest Frog
A species of Spiny-chest frogs Scientific name : Alsodes gargola Genus : Spiny-chest frogs
Tonchek Spiny-chest Frog, A species of Spiny-chest frogs
Scientific name: Alsodes gargola
Genus: Spiny-chest frogs
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Description
Alsodes gargola is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae known by the common name Tonchek spiny-chest frog. It is endemic to Argentina, where it occurs in northern Patagonia.
General Info
Diet
Tonchek Spiny-chest Frog is a predominantly insectivorous species, actively foraging for a variety of invertebrates. It shows particular preference for beetles, spiders, and mites, contributing substantially to its nutritional intake.
Appearance
The tonchek Spiny-chest Frog is a small, robust frog with smooth skin. Its colour varies from grey-brown to green, often with dark blotches and spots. The belly is creamy white with small granules. Females are usually larger than males. One distinctive feature is its large, bulging eyes with vertical pupils. No wings, horns, or tail are noticeable on this amphibian.
Behavior
Tonchek Spiny-chest Frog exhibits a unique nocturnal, semifossorial lifestyle, living mostly underground and surfacing predominantly at night. They exhibit solitary behavior, with interaction held mostly for mate selection during breeding. Remarkably, tonchek Spiny-chest Frog has adapted to the harsh conditions of high altitude with freeze tolerance, surviving frigid winters by undergoing extreme metabolic depressions.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Button frogs Genus
Spiny-chest frogs Species
Tonchek Spiny-chest Frog 
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