Bug Identifier
Argentine Horned Frog (Pacman Frog)
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
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

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