Batrachyla antartandica Barrio, 1967

Taxonomic Classification

Batrachyla antartandica is a species of frog that belongs to the family Batrachylidae.

Native Distribution

This species is native to Argentina and Chile.

Egg Laying Behavior

For reproduction, female Batrachyla antartandica lay their eggs on the ground, beneath logs or moss.

Tadpole Development

After egg-laying, incoming rainfall floods the area where the eggs were laid, and the tadpoles complete their development in this floodwater.

Parental Care Observation

Parental care has been observed in this species.