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| '''''Lepidobatrachus''''' is a ] of ] ]s.<ref name=frost/><ref name=AmphibiaWeb/> They are commonly known as '''Paraguay horned frogs'''<ref name=frost/> or '''Budgett's frogs'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.frogforum.net/budgetts-frogs/ |title=Budgett's Frogs |author= |year=2013 |work=Frog Forum |publisher= |accessdate=31 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231072850/http://www.frogforum.net/budgetts-frogs/ |archive-date=31 December 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> (in honor of ], who described the genus), although the latter technically describes a specific species, '']''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://research.amnh.org/vz/herpetology/amphibia/Amphibia/Anura/Ceratophryidae/Lepidobatrachus/Lepidobatrachus-laevis |title=''Lepidobatrachus laevis'' Budgett, 1899 |author=Frost, Darrel R. |year=2014 |work=Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 |publisher=American Museum of Natural History |accessdate=31 December 2014}}</ref> | '''''Lepidobatrachus''''' is a ] of ] ]s.<ref name=frost/><ref name=AmphibiaWeb/> They are commonly known as '''Paraguay horned frogs'''<ref name=frost/> or '''Budgett's frogs'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.frogforum.net/budgetts-frogs/ |title=Budgett's Frogs |author= |year=2013 |work=Frog Forum |publisher= |accessdate=31 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231072850/http://www.frogforum.net/budgetts-frogs/ |archive-date=31 December 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> (in honor of ], who described the genus in 1899), although the latter technically describes a specific species, '']''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://research.amnh.org/vz/herpetology/amphibia/Amphibia/Anura/Ceratophryidae/Lepidobatrachus/Lepidobatrachus-laevis |title=''Lepidobatrachus laevis'' Budgett, 1899 |author=Frost, Darrel R. |year=2014 |work=Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 |publisher=American Museum of Natural History |accessdate=31 December 2014}}</ref> These frogs hide for months while their hunger continues to increase; then they come out and eat whatever they find. Sometimes they can't stop eating, and it could happen that one frog of this species eats another one. This can then lead to fatal situations. | ||
| == Geographic range == | == Geographic range == | ||
| ''Lepidobatrachus'' are found in ], in ], |
''Lepidobatrachus'' are found in ], Brazil, in western ], and in the Gran Chaco in ].<ref name=frost>{{cite web |url=http://research.amnh.org/vz/herpetology/amphibia/Amphibia/Anura/Ceratophryidae/Lepidobatrachus |title=''Lepidobatrachus'' Budgett, 1899 |author=Frost, Darrel R. |year=2014 |work=Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 |publisher=American Museum of Natural History |accessdate=31 December 2014}}</ref> They usually live in small water puddles, and during winter, the water evaporates (due to the extreme conditions). Even though this happens, the frog can survive by hiding below the mud. | ||
| == Description == | == Description == | ||
| ''Lepidobatrachus'' frogs are generally a light, olive ] in color, sometimes with lighter green or ] mottling. They have a rounded, flattened body with ]s set high on their head. They have short limbs, which make them inefficient swimmers. They do not have ], but they do have two sharp protrusions, common to all ], inside their ], which serve the same purpose. | ''Lepidobatrachus'' frogs are generally a light, olive ] in color, sometimes with lighter green or ] mottling. They have a rounded, flattened body with ]s set high on their head. They have short limbs, which make them inefficient swimmers. They do not have ], but they do have two sharp protrusions, common to all ], inside their ], which serve the same purpose. These frogs don't chew. They swallow the entire prey, in base of the wideness of their mouth. | ||
| === Eyes === | |||
| The big eyes give the frog a good ] during both ] and night. Like the ], the ] are found on the top of the head, so that it can easily spot preys. | |||
| === Skin === | |||
| The skin is covered by a layer of ] ] , so that it can defend better when attacked by potential ]. | |||
| === Hands and Feet === | |||
| The ] has more harder hands that help him to stay with the ] when reproducing. The feet instead, are used for digging: the ] uses them to push the mud behind him. | |||
| == Diet == | |||
| The Budgett's frog eats whatever fits in his ]. The animal enjoys eating small ], such as worms, small ], ], and also other frogs. | |||
| == In captivity == | == 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 ] keeper. They have an average lifespan of about 10 years. | 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 ] keeper. They have an average lifespan of about 10 years. Furthermore, when they are ready to charge an ], they will open their mouth wide. | ||
| == In online culture == | == In online culture == | ||
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| Lepidobatrachus laevis | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Ceratophryidae |
| Genus: | Lepidobatrachus Budgett, 1899 |
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Lepidobatrachus asper (Budgett, 1899) | |
Lepidobatrachus is a genus of ceratophryidid frogs. They are commonly known as Paraguay horned frogs or Budgett's frogs (in honor of John Samuel Budgett, who described the genus in 1899), although the latter technically describes a specific species, Lepidobatrachus laevis. These frogs hide for months while their hunger continues to increase; then they come out and eat whatever they find. Sometimes they can't stop eating, and it could happen that one frog of this species eats another one. This can then lead to fatal situations.
Geographic range
Lepidobatrachus are found in South America, Brazil, in western Paraguay, and in the Gran Chaco in Argentina. They usually live in small water puddles, and during winter, the water evaporates (due to the extreme conditions). Even though this happens, the frog can survive by hiding below the mud.
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. These frogs don't chew. They swallow the entire prey, in base of the wideness of their mouth.
Eyes
The big eyes give the frog a good sight during both day and night. Like the nostrils, the eyes are found on the top of the head, so that it can easily spot preys.
Skin
The skin is covered by a layer of humid mucus , so that it can defend better when attacked by potential predators.
Hands and Feet
The male has more harder hands that help him to stay with the female when reproducing. The feet instead, are used for digging: the frog uses them to push the mud behind him.
Diet
The Budgett's frog eats whatever fits in his mouth. The animal enjoys eating small insects, such as worms, small snakes, mammals, and also other frogs.
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. Furthermore, when they are ready to charge an attack, they will open their mouth wide.
In online culture
In certain areas of the internet, Budgett's frogs are known as the "Wednesday frog", as a result of their association with a frequently posted internet meme of a Budgett's frog alongside the caption "It is Wednesday, my dudes".
References
- ^ Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Lepidobatrachus Budgett, 1899". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- "Ceratophryidae". AmphibiaWeb: Information on amphibian biology and conservation. . Berkeley, California: AmphibiaWeb. 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- "Budgett's Frogs". Frog Forum. 2013. Archived from the original on 31 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Lepidobatrachus laevis Budgett, 1899". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- "It Is Wednesday My Dudes". Know Your Meme. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
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