Acancocha water frog

(Telmatobius jelskii)

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Description

Telmatobius jelskii,also known as the Acancocha water frog,is a near-threatened species of frog in the Telmatobiidae family,endemic to the Andes of central Peru.This semi-aquatic frog is found in and near streams and ditches at altitudes of 2,700–4,500 m (8,900–14,800 ft).It breeds in streams.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Telmatobiidae
Genus:Telmatobius
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