
Community identification
There is no bug present; identification is for the Pacman Frog (surreal giant edit)
Ceratophrys cranwelli (genus)
- Order & Family
- Order: Anura; Family: Ceratophryidae
- Size
- Normally 4 to 7 inches (though depicted here as mountain-sized via photo manipulation)
Natural Habitat
Subtropical and tropical grasslands, marshes, and swamps in South America (primarily Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay)
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous; eats insects, small rodents, lizards, and other frogs
Behavior Patterns
Ambush predators that burrow into the substrate with only their eyes visible to wait for prey
Risks & Benefits
Benefits the ecosystem by controlling pest populations; may bite humans if provoked, which can be painful due to their strong jaws