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Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca

Telmatobius culeus

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family
Telmatobiidae
Genus
Telmatobius
Species
Telmatobius culeus (Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca

Similar Species in Telmatobius

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Rana del Río Chili
Telmatobius arequipensis
Near Threatened
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Rana Ribereña de Junín
Telmatobius brachydactylus
Endangered
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UCO
Telmatobius niger
Critically Endangered
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Uco de Loja
Telmatobius cirrhacelis
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca?
The scientific name of Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca is Telmatobius culeus. It belongs to the genus Telmatobius.
What is the conservation status of Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca?
Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca (Telmatobius culeus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca live?
Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca is found in Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador.
What family does Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca belong to?
Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca (Telmatobius culeus) belongs to the genus Telmatobius, which is part of the taxonomic family Telmatobiidae.
Is Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca endangered?
Yes, Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca (Telmatobius culeus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca belong to?
Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca (Telmatobius culeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca?
The closest relatives of Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca in the genus Telmatobius include Rana del Río Chili, Rana Ribereña de Junín, UCO, Uco de Loja.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Telmatobius — 5 Species

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Rana del Río Chili
Telmatobius arequipensis
NT
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Rana Gigante del Lago Titicaca
Telmatobius culeus
EN
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Rana Ribereña de Junín
Telmatobius brachydactylus
EN 🐾
UCO
Telmatobius niger
CR 🐾
Uco de Loja
Telmatobius cirrhacelis
CR
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