Telmatobius arequipensis

Telmatobius arequipensis is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae.[2] It is endemic to southern Peru (Arequipa Region,[1][2] Moquegua Region,[1] and/or Puno Region[2]). It has an altitudinal range of 2,000–4,500 m (6,600–14,800 ft) asl.[1][2] Two subspecies have been described, Telmatobius arequipensis arequipensis and Telmatobius arequipensis natator Vellard, 1955. Its common name is Chili water frog, after its type locality near Río Chili.[2]

Telmatobius arequipensis

Near Threatened  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Telmatobiidae
Genus: Telmatobius
Species:
T. arequipensis
Binomial name
Telmatobius arequipensis
Vellard, 1955
Synonyms

Telmatobius arequipensis ssp. natator Vellard, 1955

Telmatobius arequipensis is a riparian semi-aquatic frog. It is present in streams, wet grassland and shrublands, and ditches. It may be found in modified habitats wherever there are streams or ditches. Eggs are laid in the water.[1]

Telmatobius arequipensis is common where it occurs, but populations can be threatened by water pollution. It is also collected for food and traditional medicine. Chytridiomycosis may also be a threat. It is present in the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reservation.[1]

References
  1. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Telmatobius arequipensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T57324A89213043. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Telmatobius arequipensis Vellard, 1955". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 24 May 2015.


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