Olive spiny-chest frog
A species of Spiny-chest frogs Scientific name : Alsodes verrucosus Genus : Spiny-chest frogs
Olive spiny-chest frog, A species of Spiny-chest frogs
Scientific name: Alsodes verrucosus
Genus: Spiny-chest frogs
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Description
Alsodes verrucosus (common name: olive spiny-chest frog) is a species of frog in the Alsodidae family. It is found in the Andes of Chile (CautÃn and Puyehue) and Neuquén and RÃo Negro Provinces, Argentina. These frogs inhabit temperate Nothofagus forests where they occur under logs and near damp areas. Tadpoles develop in cold, deep streams. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by logging.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Olive spiny-chest frog mainly sustains itself on a diet of invertebrates, with a predilection for insects and spiders. This hearty fare provides it with vital nutrients and the energy to stay active.
Appearance
Olive spiny-chest frog is a small to medium-sized frog with a sturdy build and warty skin. Its most noticeable features are its dark brown to black coloration and patterns of lighter patches. Unique rough tubercles or warts on its back add to its distinctiveness. There are no substantial variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Olive spiny-chest frog exhibits a predominantly nocturnal lifestyle, spending its days under rocks or foliage away from predators. This species employs behavioral adaptations for survival in temperate environments, including hibernation during cold periods. It is largely solitary except during the breeding season, characterized by male-male aggression and territory marking through scent glands.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Button frogs Genus
Spiny-chest frogs Species
Olive spiny-chest frog 
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