Telmatobius ceiorum
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| Telmatobius ceiorum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Telmatobiidae |
| Genus: | Telmatobius |
| Species: | T. ceiorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Telmatobius ceiorum Laurent, 1970 "1969" | |
Telmatobius ceiorum or Catamarca water frog is a species of frog in the family Telmatobiidae, and which is endemic to Argentina.[2][3][1]
This frog is classified as aquatic but may not spend as much time in the water as other aquatic frogs in Telmatobius. It lives in streams in montane cloud forests. Scientists know it from the east side of Cumbres Calchaquíes and Nevados del Aconquija, between 1500 and 2200 meters above sea level.[2][1]
This frog is known in one protected place, Parque Nacional Los Alisos.[1]
