Horned Frog

 

Animals Unique | Horned Frog | There are two species of Horned Frog games, the Argentine horned frog and the Cranwells horned frog, both of roomates are found in the wetland areas of Argentina on the tip of South America.

The Argentine horned frog is also commonly known as the Argentine wide-mouthed Frog or Pacman frog, and is the most common species of horned frog. The Argentine horned frog is native to the rain forests of Argentina but can now be commonly found throughout Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.

 

The Argentine horned frog is most well known for being a voracious eater, as the horned frog will attempt to swallow anything that moves close to the horned frogs mouth wide. The horned frog tends to hunt Things such as insects, small birds and Mammals, lizards and other frogs, and the horned frog is Often very greedy with its selection.

 

The Cranwells horned frog is also originally from Argentina but is hard to find elsewhere as the Cranwells horned frog is an extremely popular exotic pet particularly in North America. This is Because The horned frog is a very hardy species of frog, making the horned frog Easier one of the exotic pets to look after.

 

The horned frog is commonly known as the Pacman frog horned frogs due the very close resemblance to the characters in the video game Pacman.

 

Horned Frog Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Leptodactylidae
Genus: Ceratophrys
Scientific Name: Ceratophrys Ornata
Type: Amphibian
Diet: Carnivore
Size: 14-20cm (5.5-8in)
Weight: 320-480g (11.2-17oz)
Top Speed: 8km / h (5mph)
Life Span: 5-8 years
Lifestyle: Solitary
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Colour: Brown, White, Yellow
Skin Type: Permeable scales
Favourite Food: Worms
Habitat: Rainforest and tropical Swamplands
Average Litter Size: 1.500
Main Prey: Worms, Roaches, Insects
Predators: Birds, Snakes, Bears
Special Features: Bumpy skin and long, sticky tongue