A worldwide community photographing and learning about wildlife
Project Noah Nature School
Melanophryniscus stelzneri
Most, but not all, males are approximately 25 mm (1 inch) and females average about 30-35 mm (1.2-1.4 inches). Large females can reach 40 mm (1.6 inches) in some cases.
It occurs in grasslands with rocky outcrops. Explosive breeder. The gelatinous egg masses are attached to the submerged stems of temporary shallow ponds, streams, and bogs. In San Luis, reproduces in roadside ditches. Somewhat tolerant of habitat changes as long as water sources do not disappear.
This species is known only from Argentina, where it has a fragmented distribution in the following provinces: Buenos Aires (undescribed subspecies); Córdoba (M.s. stelzneri); San Luis (M.s. stelzneri), and Salta (M.s. spegazzinii). It occurs from sea level up to 1,750m asl. De la Riva et al. (2000) and Köhler (2000) consider that this species might occur in Bolivia.
Spotted on Aug 8, 2009
Submitted on Jul 16, 2012
1 Comment
Nice one! Do you have a collection of frogs from different places?