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Brazilian horned frog

Brazilian horned frog

Species of amphibian

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]

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Lifespan

Members of the genus Ceratophrys, which includes the Brazilian horned frog, generally lives between 1 and 6 years in the wild, but can live up to 15 years in captivity.

References

  1. [1]
    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.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. [2]
    "Horned Frog - Brazilian". CentralPets.com. Archived from the original on 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
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