Ceratophrys - Wikipedia
WEBCeratophrys is a genus of frogs in the family Ceratophryidae. They are also known as South American horned frogs as well as Pacman frogs due to their characteristic round shape and large mouth, reminiscent of the video game character Pac-Man.
Meet ‘Jaws’, the South American horned frog with a big bite
WEBSep 20, 2017 · The South American horned frogs are ambush predators and use their powerful jaws to prey on large animals.
Argentine horned frog - Wikipedia
WEBThe Argentine horned frog (Ceratophrys ornata), also known as the Argentine wide-mouthed frog, ornate horned frog, ornate horned toad, ornate pacman frog, or just the pacman frog is a species of frog in the family Ceratophryidae. The species is …
Amazon Horned Frog 101: South America’s Camouflaged Predator
WEBApr 9, 2023 · Amazon horned frogs, also known as Surinam horned frogs, are one of the largest amphibians in South America’s Amazon Basin. The frogs get their name from their distinctive horn-like projections sitting on top of their eyes.
Ceratophryidae - Wikipedia
WEBThe Ceratophryidae, also known as common horned frogs, are a family of frogs found in South America. It is a relatively small family with three extant genera and 12 species. [1] [2] [3] Despite the common name, not all species in the family have the horn-like projections at …
South American Horned Frog – From Camouflage to Cannibalism
WEBThe South American horned frog, is an incredibly attractive type of frog, with some very interesting features and behaviours. Often referred to as the Pacman frog due to its round shape and large mouth, which gives it the familiar …
A Guide to Caring for Pacman Frogs as Pets - The Spruce Pets
WEBJul 26, 2024 · Common Name: Ornate horned frog, Pacman frog, Pac-Man frog, Pac man frog, South American horned frog, Argentine horned frog, ornate Pacman frog, and Argentine wide-mouthed frog. Scientific Name: Ceratophrys ornata. Adult Size: 6 inches long (about as wide as they are long); females are larger than males. Life Expectancy: Around 6 years in captivity
South American Horned Frogs (Genus Ceratophrys) - iNaturalist
WEBCeratophrys is a genus of frogs in the family Ceratophryidae. They are also known as South American horned frogs as well as Pacman frogs due to their characteristically round shape and large mouth, thus reminiscent of the video game character Pac-Man.
Horned frog | amphibian | Britannica
WEBHorned frogs (Ceratophrys) are frog-eating South American forms that typically have a projecting flap, or “horn,” of skin above each eye. They have wide heads and mouths and range in length from about 2.5 cm (1 inch) in the small species to more than 15 cm (6 inches) in the Amazonian C. cornuta.
Amazonian Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta) - iNaturalist
WEBThe Surinam horned frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), also known as Amazonian horned frog, is a bulky frog measuring up to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) found in the northern part of South America. It has an exceptionally wide mouth, and has horn-like projections above its eyes.
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