Chili Water Frog
Telmatobius arequipensis
- Near threatened
- Card rarity: Uncommon
- Amphibians
Telmatobius arequipensis is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae. It is endemic to southern Peru. It has an altitudinal range of 2,000–4,500 m (6,600–14,800 ft) asl. Two subspecies have been described, Telmatobius arequipensis arequipensis and Telmatobius arequipensis natator. Its common name is Chili water frog, after its type locality near Río Chili.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Telmatobiidae
- Genus
- Telmatobius