Pleurodema cinereum Cope, 1878

Taxonomic Classification

Pleurodema cinereum is a frog species that belongs to the Leptodactylidae family.

Geographical Distribution

It is found in the Andes region, in northwestern Argentina, Bolivia, and southeastern Peru.

Common Name Etymology

This species is commonly called the Juliaca four-eyed frog, named after its type locality, Juliaca.

Synonym Status

Pleurodema borellii is possibly a junior synonym of Pleurodema cinereum.

Natural Habitats

Its natural habitats include open montane puna grasslands and semi-deciduous forests.

Reproduction

Reproduction occurs in small permanent and temporary pools, where mating pairs build floating foam nests.

Population and Threats

It is a common species that is not facing any major threats.