Brazilian horned frog
The Brazilian horned frog (Ceratophrys aurita) is a species of frog in the family Ceratophryidae.[1] It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, and ponds.[2]
Brazilian Horned Frog | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Ceratophryidae |
Genus: | Ceratophrys |
Species: | C. aurita |
Binomial name | |
Ceratophrys aurita (Raddi, 1823) | |
Lifespan
Brazilian horned frogs live up to 15 years although it isn't confirmed.
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References
- Sergio Potsch de Carvalho-e-Silva, Oswaldo Luiz Peixoto, Magno Vicente Segalla (2004). "Ceratophrys aurita". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T56335A11463751. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T56335A11463751.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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