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Commonly referred to as a horned toad or horned frog, their nickname comes from their round body, short snout, and pronounced stance that make them look more like a frog or toad.
Horned frog is a common name used to identify several kinds of frogs with hornlike features: Asian horned frog, genus Megophrys of the mesobatrachian Megophryidae. Rough horned frog, genus Borneophrys of the mesobatrachian Megophryidae.
The first thing to know about the horned frog, the mascot of Texas Christian University, is that it’s not a frog, or even an amphibian. “They look like souped-up toads, but they are actually lizards,” says Diane Barber, the project coordinator of the Texas horned lizard program at the Fort Worth Zoo.
The horned frog, scientifically known as Ceratophrys, is a genus of frogs belonging to the family Ceratophryidae. These frogs are native to South America, particularly found in countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.
Horned frog is a common name used to identify several kinds of frogs with hornlike features: Asian horned frog, genus Megophrys of the mesobatrachian Megophryidae. Rough horned frog, genus Borneophrys of the mesobatrachian Megophryidae.
Horned frogs flatten onto the ground and burrow under leaves, dirt, or foliage, leaving their faces protruding out. When a potential prey passes by, the frog leaps forward, using a surprise attack to catch its food.
Horned frogs, also known as horned lizards or horned toads, are fascinating creatures that belong to the family Phrynosomatidae. These unique reptiles are characterized by their spiky appearance and intimidating horned head.
Horned frogs (Ceratophrys) are frog-eating South American forms that typically have a projecting flap, or “horn,” of skin above each eye. They have wide heads and mouths and range in length from about 2.5 cm (1 inch) in the small species to more than 15 cm (6 inches) in the Amazonian C. cornuta.