The black-spotted casque-headed tree frog (Trachycephalus nigromaculatus) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are lowland forest and restinga shrublands along the coast in coastal southeastern Brazil. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Black-spotted Casque-headed Tree 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
- Osteopilus dominicensis
- Corythomantis greeningi — considered venomous
- Osteocephalus taurinus
- Trachycephalus typhonius
- Trachycephalus jordani
- Trachycephalus quadrangulum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Hylidae
- Genus
- Trachycephalus
- Species
- Trachycephalus nigromaculatus
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