Cranwell's horned frog
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| Ceratophrys cranwelli Barrio, 1980 |
Cranwell's horned frog (Ceratophrys cranwelli), also called the Chacoan horned frog, is endemic to the dry Gran Chaco region of Argentina. Like most members of the genus Ceratophrys, they are often called Pacman frogs because of their uncanny resemblance to the popular video game character. Although these frogs are generally inactive, their aggressive eating behavior exemplify the reason this frog is known as half mouth and half stomach. Most adult species range from 8-13 cm long and can weigh up to 1 lb.
The backs of these frogs typically have dark green and brown coloration, although albino variants with orange and yellow backs also exist. The dark color scheme aids in camouflaging the animal as it burrows and waits for its prey.
Like many Pacman frogs, Cranwell's are very popular as pets. As such, they should be kept in a humid environment such as an aquarium with moist substrate, and should be fed weekly with a mixed diet of gut-loaded crickets, mealworms, small mice, and feeder fish.
External links
- NCBI Taxonomy browser (Ceratophyrs)
- Care sheet for Ceratophrys ornata (similar species)
- Additional photos of C. cranwelli'
- Mixed breed photos