Eupsophus

Eupsophus is a genus of frogs in the family Alsodidae. They are sometimes known as ground frogs. The genus is endemic to Patagonia. Eupsophus is the second most species-rich frog genera of Patagonia. These frogs are restricted to forested areas at southern latitudes.

Reproduction

In most species, the tadpoles are endotrophic and develop in water housed in small hollows in the forest floor or holes at the end of flooded tunnels. Males call from inside burrows and may engage in duets with their nearest neighbours. They also show parental care: males remain by the clutch, and later on also by the tadpoles, in small aquatic microhabitats in the ground; this behaviour is associated with significant weight loss.

Species

There are ten species in this genus:Eupsophus altor Nuñez, Rabanal, and Formas, 2012Eupsophus calcaratus Eupsophus contulmoensis Ortiz, Ibarra-Vidal, and Formas, 1989Eupsophus emiliopugini Formas, 1989Eupsophus insularis Eupsophus migueli Formas, 1978Eupsophus nahuelbutensis Ortiz and Ibarra-Vidal, 1992Eupsophus roseus Eupsophus septentrionalis Ibarra-Vidal, Ortiz, and Torres-Pérez, 2004Eupsophus vertebralis Grandison, 1961