Chilean Four-eyed Frog
Pleurodema thaul
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyLeptodactylidae (Southern Frogs)
- GenusPleurodema (Four-eyed Frogs)
- SpeciesPleurodema thaul (Chilean Four-eyed Frog)
About the Chilean Four-eyed Frog
Pleurodema thaul, the Chilean four-eyed frog is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Argentina and Chile. Individuals vary in size between 3 and 5 cm in snout-vent length. The female frogs are larger than the males. The skin of the dorsum can be yellow, green, or dark green in color. The frogs have symmetrical brown spots. The belly is white in color.
They feed on arthropods such as flies and spiders. In Chile they are found from the Antofagasta region to the Aysén Region, while in Argentina they live in areas close to the Andes in the provinces of Neuquén, Rio Negro, and Chubut.
Reproduction occurs almost throughout the year. This frog can reproduce in almost any body of water. The tadpoles are gray with dark spots. The IUCN classifies this frog as least concern of extinction. In some parts of the range, some of the frogs may be in some danger from fire, water pollution from farms and other industry, land conversion, and drought.
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Recent sightings of Chilean Four-eyed Frog in Nahuel Huapi National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | Nahuel Huapi National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chilean Four-eyed Frog in Nahuel Huapi National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Chilean Four-eyed Frog sighting in Nahuel Huapi National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chilean Four-eyed Frog in Nahuel Huapi National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Chilean Four-eyed Frog in Nahuel Huapi National Park in our monthly data.