Ceratophrys 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, …

Sep 4, 2025 · There are over 20 different species of Ceratophrys, ranging in size, color, and pattern. The Argentine Horned Frog, Ceratophrys ornata, is one of the most popular species …

These large, terrestrial, burrowing frogs are native to South America and are characterized by more or less developed fleshy horns projection above the eyes. The Ornate Horned Frog is …

Sep 25, 2025 · The horned frog (also called the horned toad or ornate horned frog) belongs to the genus Ceratophrys, a group of amphibians native to South America. With its fat body, …

Ceratophrys ornata produces a keratinous cocoon and remains in torpor during the driest part of the year; perhaps the other arid land species do also. Tadpoles of Ceratophrys and …

Ceratophrys cornuta preys upon many small animals, such as rodents and frogs, and serves as prey for larger animals. Beyond these relationships, little is known about the role of these frogs …

Lynch, 1982, Syst. Zool., 31: 166-179, discussed the phylogeny and biogeography of this genus and defined the subgenera (Stombus and Ceratophrys) noted in the species accounts.

The genus Ceratophrys is popular in the international exotic pet trade. Ceratophrys calcarata has been found in pet shops in Taiwan (Hou et al. 2005) as well as in other countries.

Ceratophrys (Common Horned Frogs) is a genus of amphibians in the family common horned frogs. They have sexual reproduction. They rely on saltation to move around.

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