ENEndangered
Andalgala Water Frog
Telmatobius scrocchii
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This species inhabits permanent streams, springs, and associated wetlands in the Puna ecoregion of northwestern Argentina at elevations above 3,500 meters. The frogs require cold, well-oxygenated mountain waters with rocky substrates and minimal human disturbance.
Shrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoverySpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in TELMATOBIIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Andalgala Water Frog classified as Endangered?
Andalgala Water Frog is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Andalgala Water Frog live?
Andalgala Water Frog occurs in Argentina. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Andalgala Water Frog?
The main threats to Andalgala Water Frog are 2.3, 3.2, 7.1, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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