Pehuenche spiny-chest frog
A species of Spiny-chest frogs Scientific name : Alsodes pehuenche Genus : Spiny-chest frogs
Pehuenche spiny-chest frog, A species of Spiny-chest frogs
Scientific name: Alsodes pehuenche
Genus: Spiny-chest frogs
Content
Description General Info
Photo By nico_lavandero , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Alsodes pehuenche (common name: Pehuenche spiny-chest frog) is a species of frog in the Alsodidae family. It is endemic to Pehuenche Valley in the Andes of southern Mendoza Province, Argentina, and the adjacent Chile. At the time of the assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2012 (published 2013), the species was known from six streams (five in Argentina and one in Chile) in an area encompassing some 9 km². A study published...
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Pehuenche spiny-chest frog's diet is primarily composed of insects, selectively feeding on specific species. Favouring cool, high altitude habitats, this amphibian preys on small invertebrates endemic to such environments.
Appearance
The pehuenche spiny-chest frog is a medium-sized frog with a robust, round body. Its smooth skin exhibits varying shades of green and brown, often with darker blotches. Its large eyes are surrounded by a light periocular ring, offering a stark contrast. This frog's limbs are short and strong, ending in large, rounded toes. Distinguished by its flat head, the pehuenche spiny-chest frog also features a broad, downturned snout. It lacks any significant variation in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Pehuenche spiny-chest frog exhibits solitary habits, spending significant time in burrows during the day and emerging at night for foraging. Its distinctive vocalizations, unique to each individual, serve a dual purpose: as a mating call and territorial display. Survival adaptations include excellent climbing ability to negotiate its rocky mountain habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Button frogs Genus
Spiny-chest frogs Species
Pehuenche spiny-chest frog 
AI animal expert in your pocket
Scan QR code to download
