Chiloe Island Ground Frog
Eupsophus calcaratus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyAlsodidae (Patagonian Frogs)
- GenusEupsophus (Ground Frogs)
- SpeciesEupsophus calcaratus (Chiloe Island Ground Frog)
About the Chiloe Island Ground Frog
Eupsophus calcaratus (common name: Chiloe Island ground frog) is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae. It is endemic to Patagonia (southern Argentina and Chile). It has one of the broadest distributions of any Chilean frog.
Eupsophus calcaratus are moderate-sized frogs measuring 31–36 mm (1.2–1.4 in) in snout–vent length. Head is wider than long and snout is rounded. Skin is only slightly granulated but has many spots and reticulated pattern. The colouration is highly variable, but it usually has a characteristic, hourglass-shaped pattern in its head.
The tadpoles develop in water-filled cavities on the ground. Males show parental care: they remain with the eggs and tadpoles. Tadpoles are endotrophic. Its natural habitat is humid Nothofagus temperate forest. It occurs in shady microhabitats (swamps and streams borders).
The species is common in appropriate habitats. Nevertheless, habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation is a major threat, and water pollution caused by forestry work is also a threat. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chiloe Island Ground Frog in Vicente Pérez Rosales 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 Chiloe Island Ground Frog in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Chiloe Island Ground Frog sighting in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chiloe Island Ground Frog in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Chiloe Island Ground Frog in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park in our monthly data.