Geographic boundaries and natural history notes of the microendemic endangered frog Eupsophus migueli Formas, 1977 (Alsodidae) in the Mahuidanche Range, southern Chile

is considered a microendemic endangered species inhabiting the temperate forests of the Mahuidanche Range of southern Chile. However, this categorization is based on scarce data about its distribution and natural history. In order to assess these parameters, this article reports new geographic recor...

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Published in:ZooKeys 2020-04, Vol.929 (5), p.79-92
Main Authors: Cuevas, César C, Sanhueza, Rocío
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Americas
Anura
Biodiversity & Conservation
Boundaries (Geography)
Cenozoic
Forests
Pacific
Wildlife conservation
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Summary:is considered a microendemic endangered species inhabiting the temperate forests of the Mahuidanche Range of southern Chile. However, this categorization is based on scarce data about its distribution and natural history. In order to assess these parameters, this article reports new geographic records obtained through intensive fieldwork between 2011 and 2016. Considering this, an updated distribution map for is proposed, and new data about natural history traits and habitat use are provided. The information obtained in this study is discussed considering the zoogeographical importance of , and confirms the species IUCN conservation status.
ISSN:1313-2989
1313-2970
DOI:10.3897/zookeys.929.35984