Ceratophrys cranwelli

(Barrio, 1980)

Vernacular names

English : Chacoan horned frog
French : Grenouille cornue du Chaco

Classification

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

Identification

This species can grow to a length of 15 cm, females being larger than males. Large horns over eyes, very large mouth and round body. Coloration light brown or green with large dark brown blotches all over its body.

Range and habitat

The species is found in South America, occurring in Southern Brazil, north Argentina, east Bolivia and Paraguay. Lives in dry grasslands and savannas with soft soil, usually near temporary water.

Conservation

IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species has a large range. Especially common during the wet season. It is declining in south of its range because of persecution and overcollection.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation