Atelognathus nitoi
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Batrachylidae |
| Genus: | Atelognathus |
| Species: | A. nitoi
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| Atelognathus nitoi (Barrio, 1973)
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The Portezuelo frog or Rio Negro frog (Atelognathus nitoi) is a species of frog in the family Batrachylidae. It is endemic to Chile and Argentina.[2][3][1]
Habitat
[edit]This frog lives in Nothofagus forests near temporary and permanent ponds and areas with high humidity. Scientists observed this frog between 1300 and 1550 meters above sea level.[1]
The frog has been found in Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi and in Laguna Verde National Park.[1]
Reproduction
[edit]The female frog lays 50 to 300 eggs at a time.[1]
Threats
[edit]The IUCN classifies this frog as vulnerable to extinction. Threats include fires, human-made and otherwise, tourism, and possibly horses and cows grazing near the ponds.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2019). "Atelognathus nitoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T2296A101421841. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T2296A101421841.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. "Atelognathus nitoi (Barrio, 1973)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Atelognathus nitoi (Barrio, 1973)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
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