Order Anura Scientific name Lepidobatrachus Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Higher classification Ceratophryidae | |
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Lower classifications Lepidobatrachus laevis, Lepidobatrachus llanensis, Lepidobatrachus asper | ||
Lepidobatrachus paraguay horned frogs or budgett s frogs
Lepidobatrachus is a genus of ceratophryidid frogs. Their common name is Paraguay horned frogs or Budgett's frogs (in honor of the scientist who described the genus), although the latter more commonly refers to a specific species, Lepidobatrachus laevis.
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Lepidobatrachus laevis
Geographic range
Lepidobatrachus are found in South America, in Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia.
Description
Lepidobatrachus frogs are generally a light, olive green in color, sometimes with lighter green or yellow mottling. They have a rounded, flattened body with eyes set high on their head. They have short limbs, which make them inefficient swimmers. They do not have teeth, but they do have two sharp protrusions, common to all Ceratophryidae, inside their mouth, which serve the same purpose.
In captivity
Budgett's frogs are very rarely found in a traditional chain pet shop. The most commonly available species is L. laevis. Due to their comical appearance, they tend to make an attractive option for the intermediate to advanced amphibian keeper. They have an average lifespan of about 10 years.
