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Amphibians
Pacman Frog
Ceratophrys ornata
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 6-10 years
- Weight
- 0.2-0.5 kg
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
The Pacman Frog (Ceratophrys ornata) is a carnivore species found in South American grasslands. It typically lives 6-10 years, weighing around 0.2-0.5 kg, and is currently classified as Near Threatened on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the pacman frog: Pacman frogs try to eat prey nearly as big as themselves.
Amphibians live a double life, often starting in water as larvae before transforming to breathe air as adults. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are especially sensitive to environmental change, making them useful indicators of ecosystem health.