Four-eyed frog

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iPhysalaemus
Conservation status
Least Concern (LC)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Suborder: Neobatrachia Family: Leptodactylidae Subfamily: Leptodactylinae Genus: Physalaemus Species: P. nattereri
Binomial name
Physalaemus nattereri Steindachner, 1863

The Four-eyed frog (Physalaemus nattereri), is a frog found in North America that has two "false eyes" on its rear. The 3-4 cm frog lifts its rear end when threatened, startling predators. It has short limbs, and a plump body. It is found in the eastern part of North America.

[edit] References

• Aquino et al (2004). Physalaemus nattereri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and a brief justification of why this species is of least concern
• Animal, Smithsonian Institution, 2005 pg. 445