Brazilian Horned Frog
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Ceratophrys aurita (Raddi, 1823) |
The Brazilian Horned Frog (Ceratophrys aurita) is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, and ponds. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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- Potsch de Carvalho-e-Silva, S., Peixoto, O.L. & Segalla, M.V. 2004. Ceratophrys aurita. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 July 2007.