Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Pleurodema Higher classification Pleurodema | Phylum Chordata Family Leptodactylidae Scientific name Pleurodema cinerea Rank Species | |
Similar Pleurodema, Frog, Amphibians, Leptodactylidae, Pleurodema marmoratum | ||
Pleurodema cinereum is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in the Andes in northwestern Argentina, Bolivia, and southeastern Peru. Its common name is Juliaca four-eyed frog, after its type locality, Juliaca. Pleurodema borellii is possibly a junior synonym of this species.
Its natural habitats are open montane puna grasslands and semi-deciduous forests. Reproduction takes place in small permanent and temporary pools where pairs build floating foam nests. It is a common species facing no major threats.
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