Alsodes norae
species of amphibian
Alsodes norae is a species of frog in the family Alsodidae endemic to the Chilean Coast Range in the Valdivia Province, Chile. It is only known from the type series collected from a temperate Nothofagus forest. The threats are not formally known but it may be ongoing deforestation, however, the species may be protected by Oncol Park.
Description
The adult frog measures 30.6–61.4 mm in snout-vent length. The dorsal surfaces of the head and all four legs are bright yellow and black in color. There is a yellow triangle on the head between the eyes and snout. There is a mark on the dorsum in the shape of a bat with open wings. There are bars on the back legs. The undersides of the thighs are yellow. The belly is beige with dark reticulations.
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