Pacific horned frog facts for kids
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The Pacific horned frog (Ceratophrys stolzmanni) is a special kind of frog known for its big mouth! It's also called the Pacific big-mouthed frog, Stolzmann's horned frog, or Ecuadorian horned frog. These frogs live in Ecuador and Peru. They like to live in dry forests, bushy areas, and sandy places. Sadly, their homes are getting smaller because of human activities. This makes it harder for them to find places to live.
Life Cycle and Reproduction
Breeding for Pacific horned frogs starts when there is a lot of rain. These frogs reproduce very quickly, often all in one night! During the day, they usually stay hidden underground. They become most active after the sun goes down. Male frogs find females on land or in shallow water. The male then holds onto the female's neck to help with reproduction.
What Pacific Horned Frogs Eat
In the wild, these frogs are very hungry eaters! They enjoy eating small fish and tiny rodents. Younger frogs, called adolescents, eat smaller things like bugs and worms.
If kept as pets, they usually eat worms and bugs. Good choices include night crawlers, super worms, wax worms, and crickets. They can also eat small fish and baby mice. However, these should not be their main food. Eating too many can make them bloated and unhealthy.
Pacific Horned Frog Behavior
Pacific horned frogs are usually calm and don't move around much. This is true even at night. Sometimes, they might roam around during the night, but this is rare.
If a human tries to hold them, the frog might get defensive and bite. Their teeth are like sandpaper and can even draw blood as the frog grows up. It's also not a good idea to put two Pacific horned frogs in the same tank. Unless they are breeding, they might attack each other. One frog might even try to eat the other!
