The Ornate Horned frog can also be known as Argentina Horned Frog, Bell’s Ceratophrys, or Pac-man frogs. these frogs are most active in the day, but are very passive. Juveniles may be active hunters, but adult frogs will burrow into the ground and wait for prey to come close. Ornate Horned frogs are terrestrial frogs that are often solitary. They are known to be fearless, and will defend themselves againstany size predator. If threatened, the Ornate Horned Frog will bite predators using their vomerine teeth. Wild Ornate Horned Frogs are notorious for eating any prey item that they can fit in their mouth including mice, insects, lizards, and other frogs. It is now rare in Brazil and Argentina. The biggest threat to the population is habitat loss due to development and pollution. It is also used in the pet trade and for research.
