Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Alsodes Higher classification Alsodes | Phylum Chordata Family Alsodidae Scientific name Alsodes vanzolinii Rank Species | |
Similar Alsodes, Amphibians, Frog, Alsodes nodosus, Alsodes montanus | ||
Alsodes vanzolinii is a species of frog in the Alsodidae family. It is endemic to the western slopes of the Nahuelbuta Range, Arauco Province, Chile. Its natural habitats are temperate forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Etymology
The specific name vanzolinii honors Paulo Vanzolini, a Brazilian herpetologist and composer.
References
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