Junín Giant Frog
Telmatobius macrostomus
- Endangered
- Card rarity: Epic
- Amphibians
Telmatobius macrostomus, also known as the Lake Junin (giant) frog or Andes smooth frog, is a very large and endangered species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. This completely aquatic frog is endemic to lakes and associated waters at altitudes of 4,000–4,600 m (13,100–15,100 ft) in the Andes of Junín and Pasco in central Peru. It has been introduced to slow-moving parts of the upper Mantaro River, although it is unclear if this population still persists.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Telmatobiidae
- Genus
- Telmatobius