Rhinella achalensis
Rhinella achalensis is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae that is endemic to northern Argentina (Córdoba and San Luis provinces).[1][2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Bufonidae |
| Genus: | Rhinella |
| Species: | R. achalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhinella achalensis (Cei, 1972) | |
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Its natural habitats are rocky outcrops in montane grasslands where it reproduces in mountain streams. Juveniles and adults seem to avoid heavily grazed areas, using instead rocky outcrops that offer more protection.[1]
Rhinella achalensis is threatened by cattle ranching and pollution of water by cattle.[1]
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group 2019. Rhinella achalensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T54564A101422596. https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T54564A101422596.en. Downloaded on 22 July 2019.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Rhinella achalensis (Cei, 1972)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
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