Titicaca Water Frog
Telmatobius culeus
This large water frog lives in Lake Titicaca and nearby waters in Peru and Bolivia. Loose skin folds help it absorb oxygen underwater. Zoos and conservation breeders use spacious filtered aquariums with cold water, hiding places and carefully monitored water chemistry, feeding varied invertebrates and suitable prepared foods. Females lay eggs underwater, and tadpoles require separate rearing. CITES Appendix I restricts international commercial trade in wild specimens.
Colors: Wild Type
