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Odontophrynus cordobae

Odontophrynus cordobae

Martino & Sinsch, 2002

Family: Odontophrynidae
Order: Anura
Class: Amphibia
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Odontophrynus cordobae (in Spanish: escuercito) is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to northern Argentina and known from Córdoba and Santiago del Estero Provinces. This diploid species was separated from the tetraploid Odontophrynus americanus in 2002.

Habitat: It inhabits montane grasslands and forests and can be found under rocks in Andean forests and grasslands. It is common in suitable habitats. Scientists observed the frog between 600 and 1600 meters above sea level.

Scientists have reported the frog in one protected park: Pampa de Achala Regional Hydrological Reserve.

Reproduction: Reproduction takes place in permanent mountain streams. The tadpoles require more than a year to reach metamorphosis.

Threats: The IUCN classifies this species as least concern of extinction. It tolerates substantial habitat modification but habitat destruction for wood extraction and cattle ranching may threaten it.

Original description: 

Source: Wikipedia, article Odontophrynus cordobae. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 17/07/2026.





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Count: 5

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Photography ID: 541842
  Adult

Santa María de Punilla
Córdoba
Argentina
01/13/2015
Martín Lépez
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Photography ID: 469790
  Adult

Villa Los Aromos
Córdoba
Argentina
02/12/2018
Andres Espindola
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Photography ID: 286276
  Juvenile

Capilla del Monte
Córdoba
Argentina
12/23/2017
Lucas Rubio
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Photography ID: 247424
  Adult

Villa de las Rosas
Córdoba
Argentina
02/09/2018
Santiago M Cabrera Bustos
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Photography ID: 166363
  Adult

Tanti
Córdoba
Argentina
02/26/2014
Aluminé Sangorrín


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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
202224912/02/2018ArgentinaCórdobaSeccion Isla, Villa Los AromosAndres Espindola
69811309/02/2018ArgentinaCórdobaCerca de balneario guasmara, Villa de las RosasSantiago M Cabrera Bustos
202224723/12/2017ArgentinaCórdobaBioparque Yakuma, Capilla del MonteLucas Rubio
179419513/01/2015ArgentinaCórdobaSanta María de PunillaMartín Lépez
202225026/02/2014ArgentinaCórdobaReserva Natural Privada Cascada Los Chorrillos, TantiAluminé Sangorrín
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Odontophrynus cordobae – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 14/09/2026.