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Argentine horned frog

Ceratophrys ornata

Argentine horned frog (Ceratophrys ornata)Vulnerable

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Amphibiancarnivore

Bell's Ceratophrys, also called the Argentine horned frog, is a plump amphibian found in the grasslands of South America. Known for its enormous mouth, it will try to eat almost anything that moves, even if the meal is bigger than itself. This bold appetite earned it the nickname 'pacman frog,' after the video game character.

  • Eats insects, rodents, birds, and even other frogs, sometimes choking on oversized prey.
  • Most widespread species of horned frog in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.
  • Popular in the pet trade due to its striking appearance and hardy nature.
GrasslandSouth America
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At a glance

Classification
Amphibian
Scientific name
Ceratophrys ornata
Habitat
Grassland
Regions in this directory
South America
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
medium
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable (VU)
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