Rhinella achalensis
| Rhinella achalensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Bufonidae |
| Genus: | Rhinella |
| Species: | R. achalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhinella achalensis (Cei, 1972) | |
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Rhinella achalensis is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae that is endemic to northern Argentina (Córdoba and San Luis provinces).[1][2]
Its natural habitats are rocky outcrops in montane grasslands where it reproduces in mountain streams. Juveniles and adults seem to avoid heavily grazed areas, using instead rocky outcrops that offer more protection.[1]
Rhinella achalensis is threatened by cattle ranching and pollution of water by cattle.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Esteban Lavilla, Ismael di Tada, Chris J. Reading (2010). "Rhinella achalensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Rhinella achalensis (Cei, 1972)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
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