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Characterization of an Alsodes pehuenche breeding site in the Andes of central Chile
Autor
Piñeiro, Alejandro
Fibla, Pablo
López, Carlos
Velásquez, Nelson
Pastenes Opazo, Luis Eduardo
Institución
Resumen
Alsodes pehuenche, an endemic anuran that inhabits the Andes of Argentina and Chile, is considered “Critically Endangered” due to its restricted geographical distribution and multiple potential threats that affect it. This study is about the natural history of A. pehuenche and the physicochemical characteristics of a breeding site located in the Maule mountain range of central Chile. Moreover, the finding of its clutches in Chilean territory is reported here for the first time. Finally, a description of the number and morphology of these eggs is provided.