Batrachyla fitzroya

Batrachyla fitzroya is a frog.  It lives in Argentina.

Home
Scientists have seen this frog in exactly one place: Isla Grante on Lake Menéndez in Los Alerces National Park. This frog lives in forests with a lot of water int he air and Nothofagus plants. Scientists saw this frog between 530 and 595 meters above sea level. 

Young
The female lays eggs on the ground under rocks, bark, or dead logs on the shore of Lake Menéndez, in places where the water is shallow and there are many plants.

Danger
Scientists from the IUCN say this frog is in some danger of dying out and scientists from Argentina say it is "special value." Because it lives in such  small place, it is in more danger. Volcanoes and fires can kill the frogs. Fast boats can make waves that change the places where the frog lays eggs.  People brought American mink to the frog's home, and it may be killing the frog. The government of Argentina only allows a few boats on the lake and only a few people to land on Isla Grande.

References

Category:Frogs of South America