The singing tadpole: morphology and acoustic aspects of the tadpole of the Caatinga horned frog, Ceratophrys joazeirensis (Anura: Ceratophryidae)

March 16, 2026

Adult frogs and toads are well known for their acoustic communication and fascinating calls; however, over recent decades research has revealed that tadpoles may also have something to say. Protázio et al. documented that tadpoles of Ceratophrys joazeirensis (Caatinga horned frog) produce a brief…