Key Identification Features
- The most prominent feature of this horned frog is its mouth, which makes up roughly half of the animal's total body size.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Ceratophryidae
Ceratophryidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Anura, class Amphibia. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Ceratophryidae Species
Ceratophrys cornuta (Linnaeus, 1758)
Ceratophrys cornuta (Linnaeus, 1758)
Ceratophrys cornuta, the Surinam horned frog, is a large bulky frog native to no…
Ceratophrys calcarata Boulenger, 1890
Ceratophrys calcarata Boulenger, 1890
Ceratophrys calcarata is a Ceratophryidae frog species found in Colombia and Ven…
Ceratophrys ornata (Bell, 1843)
Ceratophrys ornata (Bell, 1843)
Ceratophrys ornata, the Argentine horned frog, is a sexually dimorphic species w…
Ceratophrys cranwelli Barrio, 1980
Ceratophrys cranwelli Barrio, 1980
Ceratophrys cranwelli is a generally inactive, aggressive amphibian popular as a…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Ceratophryidae?
Ceratophryidae animals belong to the Anura order in the Animalia kingdom. The most prominent feature of this horned frog is its mouth, which makes up roughly half of the animal's total body size. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Ceratophryidae?
Ceratophryidae is classified in the order Anura, class Amphibia, phylum Chordata. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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