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The Caatinga horned frog (''Ceratophrys joazeirensis'') is part of the Pacman genus, ''Ceratophrys''. |
The Caatinga horned frog (''Ceratophrys joazeirensis'') is part of the Pacman genus, ''Ceratophrys''. The [[IUCN]] ranks ''C. joazeirensis'' as Least Concern and that its population is stable. It is extremely similar to ''[[Ceratophrys ornata]]'', however itis genetically different.<ref name=":0">Caatinga Horned Frog, IUCN Red List - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56339/172216729</ref> |
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== Description == |
== Description == |
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== Geographical Distribution == |
== Geographical Distribution == |
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''C. joazeirensis's'' natural habitats are intermittent freshwater marshes, subtropical dry lowland grasslands, tropical dry lowland grasslands, and dry savannas in Brazil, where it is endemic. |
''C. joazeirensis's'' natural habitats are intermittent freshwater marshes, subtropical dry lowland grasslands, tropical dry lowland grasslands, and dry savannas in Brazil, where it is endemic.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Conservation == |
== Conservation == |
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Revision as of 13:35, 7 May 2024
The Caatinga horned frog (Ceratophrys joazeirensis) is part of the Pacman genus, Ceratophrys. The IUCN ranks C. joazeirensis as Least Concern and that its population is stable. It is extremely similar to Ceratophrys ornata, however itis genetically different.[1]
Description
Common name/s
Etymology
Size
Appearance
Sexing
Lifespan
Locales
Behavior
Diet
Reproduction
During the wet season, like others in the Ceratophrys genus, the Caatinga Horned Frog rapidly breeds.[2]
Geographical Distribution
C. joazeirensis's natural habitats are intermittent freshwater marshes, subtropical dry lowland grasslands, tropical dry lowland grasslands, and dry savannas in Brazil, where it is endemic.[1]
Conservation
Threats
Availability in captivity
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Caatinga Horned Frog, IUCN Red List - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56339/172216729
- ↑ Caatinga Horned Frog Ceratophrys joazeirensis, iNaturalist - https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/22845-Ceratophrys-joazeirensis