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Odontophrynus barrioi

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Odontophrynus

Higher classification
  
Odontophrynus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Odontophrynidae

Scientific name
  
Odontophrynus barrioi

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Odontophrynus, Frog, Amphibians, Odontophrynus cultripes, Vertebrate

Odontophrynus barrioi (common name: Barrio's escuercito) is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to western Argentina and known from La Rioja, San Juan, and Catamarca Provinces. Its natural habitats are montane dry shrublands and nearby rocky outcrops. Habitat loss and degradation caused by livestock and firewood extraction are threats to this species.

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Odontophrynus barrioi Wikipedia