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Surinam Horned Frog

Amphibians

The Surinam horned frog, also known as the Amazonian horned frog, is a bulky frog reaching up to 20 centimeters long, found in the northern part of South America. It has an exceptionally wide mouth and horn-like projections above its eyes, feeds on other frogs, fish, lizards, and mice, and females lay up to 1,000 eggs at a time wrapped around aquatic plants.

Facts
Scientific Name
Ceratophrys cornuta 1
Conservation Status
Least Concern 1
Sources
1. Surinam Horned Frog (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q507708 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
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