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Odontophrynus occidentalis

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Odontophrynus

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Odontophrynidae

Higher classification
  
Odontophrynus

Scientific name
  
Odontophrynus occidentalis

Similar
  
Odontophrynus, Frog, Amphibians, Vertebrate, Odontophrynus americanus

Odontophrynus occidentalis (common name: Cururu lesser escuercito) is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to western and central Argentina. Its natural habitats are montane forests, rocky outcrops, and shrubland. Breeding takes place in permanent streams; the development of the tadpoles takes about eight months. It tolerates habitat change but is threatened by water pollution and fires caused by agriculture and mining.

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Odontophrynus occidentalis Wikipedia