Marbled Water Frog
Telmatobius marmoratus
Telmatobius marmoratus, the marbled water frog, is a vulnerable species of frog in the Telmatobiidae family. The most widespread species in the genus, it is found in the Andean highlands of Bolivia, northern Chile and southern Peru. It may also occur in northwestern Argentina, but the taxonomic position of this population is unclear. This semi-aquatic frog is found in and near streams, rivers, waterfalls, lakes and ponds.
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Description
Among 16 adult T. marmoratus from Isla del Sol, the largest had a snout-vent length of 7.5 cm (3.0 in). It is very closely related to the larger and less widespread T. gigas, and they might be conspecific. Another close relative (but clearly a separate species) is the Titicaca water frog (T. culeus) and both species are found in Lake Titicaca.
Range & habitat
This semiaquatic frog is found in and near streams, rivers, waterfalls, lakes and ponds. The frog has been observed between 1800 and 5244 meters above sea level. Scientists have seen this frog in some protected parks: Parque Nacional Lauca, Parque Nacional Cotapata, Parque Nacional Sajama, and Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Apolobamba and they suspect it in Reserva Nacional del Titicaca. The frog has also been observed at archaeological sites: in Sacsayhuaman and Tambomachay.
Wikipedia: “Habitat”
In human culture
Scientists named the frog marmoratus from the Greek word marmor meaning to shine or glisten like marble.
Wikipedia: “Etymology”
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