Alsodes neuquensis
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| Alsodes neuquensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Alsodidae |
| Genus: | Alsodes |
| Species: | A. neuquensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Alsodes neuquensis Cei, 1976 | |
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Alsodes neuquensis is a species of frog in the genus Alsodes. It is endemic to Argentina.[2][3][1][4]
This frog has been found in alpine and mountainous lakes and in streams on high volcanic flatlands. It has shown some tolerance to habitat disturbance from cows and horses. Scientists have seen the frog between 1500 and 2100 meters above sea level.[1]
This frog has been rocrded in two protected areas, Batea Mahuida Reserve and Copahue Reserve. Scientists think it may also live in Lanín National Park.[1]
