Ceratophrys ornata

(Bell, 1843)

Vernacular names
English : Argentina horned frog
French : Grenouille cornue d’Argentine

Classification
Class : Amphibia
Order : Anura
Family : Ceratophryidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can reach up to 13 cm in length. Large head with huge mouth, body looks fat and round. Coloration mostly bright green to dark green with numerous dark brown blotches on most of its back and forehead. Small horns above eyes.

Range and habitat
The species is found in South America, occurring from South Brazil to Uruguay and northern half of Argentina. Lives in grasslands and croplands, usually near temporary water.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NEAR THREATENED
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species still has a wide range but is declining worryingly because of over collection for the international trade and persecution.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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