
Community identification
Argentine Horned Frog (Pacman Frog)
Ceratophrys ornata
- Order & Family
- Order Anura; Family Ceratophryidae
- Size
- 3 to 7 inches (7.5 to 17.5 cm) in length
Natural Habitat
Tropical rainforests and grasslands of South America; often found buried in leaf litter
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous and opportunistic; eats insects, small rodents, lizards, and other frogs
Behavior Patterns
Ambush predator that remains motionless while partially buried to wait for prey; known for being highly territorial
Risks & Benefits
No medical risk to humans but can deliver a painful bite if handled; benefits ecosystems by controlling insect and small vertebrate populations