Gaudichaud's Frog
Crossodactylus gaudichaudii
Silhouette: Jose Carlos Arenas-Monroy · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylodidae (Hylodid Frogs)
- GenusCrossodactylus (Spinythumb Frogs)
- SpeciesCrossodactylus gaudichaudii (Gaudichaud's Frog)
About the Gaudichaud's Frog
Crossodactylus gaudichaudii is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. The species is endemic to Brazil. The specific name, gaudichaudii, is in honor of French botanist Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré. C. gaudichaudii is found in the Brazilian states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
The natural habitats of C. gaudichaudii are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and rivers, at altitudes from sea level to 1,800 m (5,900 ft). C. gaudichaudi is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gaudichaud's Frog in Tijuca National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Tijuca National Park
Santa Catarina Tree Toad
Hylodes nasus
Brazilian Torrent Frog
Hylodes asper
Ornate Forest toad
Rhinella ornata
White-edged Treefrog
Boana albomarginata
Military River Frog
Thoropa miliaris
Elegant Forest Tree Frog
Dendropsophus elegans
Spotted Leaf Frog
Phasmahyla guttata
Blacksmith Tree Frog
Boana faber
Goeldi's Frog
Fritziana goeldii
White-fronted Tree Frog
Aplastodiscus albofrenatus
Steindachner's Robber Frog
Ischnocnema guentheri
Striped Toad
Rhinella crucifer
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gaudichaud's Frog in Tijuca National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Gaudichaud's Frog sighting in Tijuca National Park, based on 31 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gaudichaud's Frog in Tijuca National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Gaudichaud's Frog in Tijuca National Park in our monthly data.