Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Telmatobius Higher classification Telmatobius | Phylum Chordata Family Telmatobiidae Scientific name Telmatobius jelskii Rank Species | |
Similar Telmatobius, Frog, Amphibians, Telmatobiinae, Telmatobius atahualpai | ||
Telmatobius jelskii, also known as the Acancocha water frog, is a near-threatened species of frog in the Telmatobiidae family, endemic to the Andes of central Peru. This semi-aquatic frog is found in and near streams and ditches at altitudes of 2,700–4,500 m (8,900–14,800 ft). It breeds in streams.
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