Characterization of an Alsodes pehuenche breeding site in the Andes of central Chile

Alsodes pehuenche , an endemic anuran that inhabits the Andes of Argentina and Chile, is considered “Critically Endangered” due to its restricted geographical distribution and multiple potential threats that affect it. This study is about the natural history of A. pehuenche and the physicochemical c...

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Published inHerpetozoa (Wien) Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 21 - 26
Main Authors Piñeiro, Alejandro, Fibla, Pablo, López, Carlos, Velásquez, Nelson, Pastenes, Luis
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pensoft Publishers 07.04.2020
Subjects
Characterization
Climate
Endangered species
Precipitation (Meteorology)
Time
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation
Chile
Argentina
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Summary:Alsodes pehuenche , an endemic anuran that inhabits the Andes of Argentina and Chile, is considered “Critically Endangered” due to its restricted geographical distribution and multiple potential threats that affect it. This study is about the natural history of A. pehuenche and the physicochemical characteristics of a breeding site located in the Maule mountain range of central Chile. Moreover, the finding of its clutches in Chilean territory is reported here for the first time. Finally, a description of the number and morphology of these eggs is provided.
ISSN:1013-4425
2682-955X
DOI:10.3897/herpetozoa.33.e49268