VUVulnerable
Argentinean Horned Frog
Ceratophrys ornata
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentine_horned_frog
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
FRESHWATER· majorTERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major
Conservation measures underway
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Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Argentinean Horned Frog classified as Vulnerable?
Argentinean Horned Frog is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Argentinean Horned Frog live?
Argentinean Horned Frog occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Denmark, Ecuador, and Germany (plus 5 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Argentinean Horned Frog?
The main threats to Argentinean Horned Frog are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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