Proceratophrys cristiceps is a species of frog in the family Odontophrynidae. It is endemic to northeastern Brazil and occurs in the coastal region from the Bay of All Saints in central Bahia northward to the state of Rio Grande do Norte. Common name Muller's smooth horned frog has been proposed for it.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Ceará Smooth-horned Frog being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Sclerophrys maculata — considered poisonous
- Incilius marmoreus — considered poisonous
- Sclerophrys pusilla — considered poisonous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Odontophrynidae
- Genus
- Proceratophrys
- Species
- Proceratophrys cristiceps
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