Telmatobius brevirostris
| Telmatobius brevirostris | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Telmatobiidae |
| Genus: | Telmatobius |
| Species: | T. brevirostris
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| Binomial name | |
| Telmatobius brevirostris Vellard, 1955
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| Synonyms | |
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Telmatobius brevirostris ssp. parvulus Vellard, 1955 | |
Telmatobius brevirostris is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to Peru.[2][3]
Habitat
This semi-aquatic, riparian frog has been found in streams in montane cloud forests and shrublands. Scientists observed this frog between 2000 and 3600 meters above sea level.[1]
Threats
The IUCN and scientist from Peru both classify this frog as endangered. Agrochemical pollution enters streams and causes illness and deformity. Scientists also believe that the fungal disease chytridiomycosis can kill this frog, but they have yet to report the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis on individuals from this species. Human beings also catch the frog for food and use in medicine.[1]
References
- ^ a b c IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Telmatobius brevirostris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T57328A3057646. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T57328A3057646.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Telmatobius brevipes Vellard, 1955". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ "Telmatobius brevirostris Vellard, 1955". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved July 25, 2025.