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The Caatinga horned frog, also known as Joazeiro 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> |
The Caatinga horned frog, also known as Joazeiro Horned Frog, (''Ceratophrys joazeirensis'') was first described in 1986 by Mercadal and 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><ref name=":1" /> |
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== Geographical Distribution == |
== Geographical Distribution == |
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[[File:Caatinga Horned Frog Ceratophrys joazeirensis Geographical Distribution.png|alt=Caatinga Horned Frog Ceratophrys joazeirensis Geographical Distribution|thumb|Caatinga Horned Frog Ceratophrys ''joazeirensis'' Geographical Distribution <ref name=":0" />]] |
[[File:Caatinga Horned Frog Ceratophrys joazeirensis Geographical Distribution.png|alt=Caatinga Horned Frog Ceratophrys joazeirensis Geographical Distribution|thumb|Caatinga Horned Frog Ceratophrys ''joazeirensis'' Geographical Distribution <ref name=":0" />]] |
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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 the Caatinga, Atlantic Forest, and Cerrado biomes in Brazil, where it is endemic. It habitates It can be observed between 0m and 200m above sea level.<ref name=":0" /> |
''C. joazeirensis's'' natural habitats are intermittent freshwater marshes, subtropical dry lowland grasslands, tropical dry lowland grasslands, and dry savannas in the Caatinga, Atlantic Forest, and Cerrado biomes in Brazil, where it is endemic. It habitates It can be observed between 0m and 200m above sea level.<ref name=":0" /> |
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''Ceratophrys joazeirens'' is the only member of ''Ceratophrys'' that occupies the, semiarid, Caatinga Biome.<ref name=":1">On the natural history of the Caatinga Horned Frog, Ceratophrys joazeirensis (Anura: Ceratophryidae), a poorly known species of northeastern Brazil, Research Gate - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290472141_On_the_natural_history_of_the_Caatinga_Horned_Frog_Ceratophrys_joazeirensis_Anura_Ceratophryidae_a_poorly_known_species_of_northeastern_Brazil</ref> |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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===Etymology=== |
===Etymology=== |
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===Size=== |
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===Appearance=== |
===Appearance=== |
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Caatinga Horned Frogs are a sexual dimorphism species where females are notably larger than the males. |
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===Sexing=== |
===Sexing=== |
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==Behavior== |
==Behavior== |
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The majority, if not entirety, of activity of ''C. joazeirensis'' occurs during the rainy season making the study of this frog difficult.<ref name=":1" /> |
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===Diet=== |
===Diet=== |
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Similar to the rest of the ''Ceratophrys'' genus ''C. joazeirensis'' is an ambush predator. They remain stationary until prey come within reach. Caatinga Horned Frog were observed primarily feeding on [[anurans]]. They also feed on [[coleopterans]], ants, small vertebrate, and lastly plant material.<ref name=":1" /> |
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===Reproduction=== |
===Reproduction=== |
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During the wet season, like others in the Ceratophrys genus, the Caatinga Horned Frog rapidly breeds in intermittent ponds.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Caatinga Horned Frog Ceratophrys joazeirensis, iNaturalist - https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/22845-Ceratophrys-joazeirensis</ref> |
During the wet season, like others in the Ceratophrys genus, the Caatinga Horned Frog rapidly breeds in permanent and intermittent ponds. They are primarily observed in [[marginal plants]] around these ponds.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Caatinga Horned Frog Ceratophrys joazeirensis, iNaturalist - https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/22845-Ceratophrys-joazeirensis</ref> |
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Once hatched, tadpole are carnivorous and develop speedily.<ref name=":1" /> |
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==Conservation== |
==Conservation== |
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===Threats=== |
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There is no knowledge currently that indicates any usage of the species in any industry, including the pet trade.<ref name=":0" /> |
There is no knowledge currently that indicates any usage of the species in any industry, including the pet trade.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Revision as of 14:05, 7 May 2024
The Caatinga horned frog, also known as Joazeiro Horned Frog, (Ceratophrys joazeirensis) was first described in 1986 by Mercadal and 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][2]
Geographical Distribution
C. joazeirensis's natural habitats are intermittent freshwater marshes, subtropical dry lowland grasslands, tropical dry lowland grasslands, and dry savannas in the Caatinga, Atlantic Forest, and Cerrado biomes in Brazil, where it is endemic. It habitates It can be observed between 0m and 200m above sea level.[1]
Ceratophrys joazeirens is the only member of Ceratophrys that occupies the, semiarid, Caatinga Biome.[2]
Description
Common name/s
Etymology
Size
Appearance
Caatinga Horned Frogs are a sexual dimorphism species where females are notably larger than the males.
Sexing
Lifespan
Locales
Behavior
The majority, if not entirety, of activity of C. joazeirensis occurs during the rainy season making the study of this frog difficult.[2]
Diet
Similar to the rest of the Ceratophrys genus C. joazeirensis is an ambush predator. They remain stationary until prey come within reach. Caatinga Horned Frog were observed primarily feeding on anurans. They also feed on coleopterans, ants, small vertebrate, and lastly plant material.[2]
Reproduction
During the wet season, like others in the Ceratophrys genus, the Caatinga Horned Frog rapidly breeds in permanent and intermittent ponds. They are primarily observed in marginal plants around these ponds.[1][3]
Once hatched, tadpole are carnivorous and develop speedily.[2]
Conservation
Threats
- Agriculture
- Livestock
- Ranching
- Hunting
Captivity
There is no knowledge currently that indicates any usage of the species in any industry, including the pet trade.[1]
Availability in captivity
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Caatinga Horned Frog, IUCN Red List - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/56339/172216729
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 On the natural history of the Caatinga Horned Frog, Ceratophrys joazeirensis (Anura: Ceratophryidae), a poorly known species of northeastern Brazil, Research Gate - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290472141_On_the_natural_history_of_the_Caatinga_Horned_Frog_Ceratophrys_joazeirensis_Anura_Ceratophryidae_a_poorly_known_species_of_northeastern_Brazil
- ↑ Caatinga Horned Frog Ceratophrys joazeirensis, iNaturalist - https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/22845-Ceratophrys-joazeirensis