Large Four-eyed Frog
Pleurodema bufoninum
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyLeptodactylidae (Southern Frogs)
- GenusPleurodema (Four-eyed Frogs)
- SpeciesPleurodema bufoninum (Large Four-eyed Frog)
About the Large Four-eyed Frog
Pleurodema bufoninum, the large four-eyed frog, is a species of frog in the family Leptodactylidae. It is found in Argentina and Chile. Its natural habitats are subantarctic forests, temperate forests, subantarctic shrubland, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subantarctic grassland, temperate grassland, intermittent rivers, swamps, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, rural gardens, ponds, and open excavations. The frog has been reported in protected areas. Scientists have seen it between 0 and 2,440 m (0 and 8,005 ft) above sea level.
The common name "four-eyed frog" refers to two inguinal poison glands that resemble eyes. When threatened, the frog lowers its head and raises its rear. When the frog adopts this posture, the poison glands are also raised toward the predator. The predator may also confuse the frog's raised posterior for the head of a larger animal. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Large Four-eyed Frog in Torres del Paine National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torres del Paine National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | Nahuel Huapi National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Large Four-eyed Frog in Torres del Paine National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Large Four-eyed Frog sighting in Torres del Paine National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Large Four-eyed Frog in Torres del Paine National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Large Four-eyed Frog in Torres del Paine National Park in our monthly data.