Peru marsupial frog
| Peru marsupial frog | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hemiphractidae |
| Genus: | Gastrotheca |
| Species: | G. peruana |
| Binomial name | |
| Gastrotheca peruana (Boulenger, 1900) | |
The Peru marsupial frog (Gastrotheca peruana) is a species of frog in the family Hemiphractidae that is endemic to Peru.[2][3]
Habitat
Its natural habitats are subtropical and tropical high-altitude grasslands, rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, and urban areas. Scientists have seen the frog between 2,300 and 4,600 m (7,500 and 15,100 ft) above sea level.[1]
Scientists have reported the frog in one protected area, Parque Nacional de Huascaran. It is suspected in Huayllay National Sanctuary, Junín National Reserve, and Chacamarca Historical Sanctuary.[1]
Young
This frog has young in ditches, permanent and temporary ponds, and other still bodies of water. Frogs that live above 3,000 m (9,800 ft) above sea level hatch into small froglets. Eggs lower than 2,300 m (7,500 ft) above sea level hatch into ordinary tadpoles. In between, eggs hatch into tadpoles with detectable hind legs.[1]
Threats
The IUCN classifies this frog as not in danger of extinction. What threat it faces comes from habitat infringement associated with mineral concessions.[1]
This frog is kept as a pet, and has been recorded in the pet trade in Germany,[1] although without significant threat to the species.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2018). "Gastrotheca peruana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T55352A61397218. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T55352A61397218.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ "Gastrotheca peruana (Boulenger, 1900)". AmphibiaWeb. University of California, Berkeley. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. "Gastrotheca peruana (Boulenger, 1900)". Amphibian Species of the World, an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History, New York. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
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