The Amazon horned frog (Ceratophrys aurita) is a species of frog in the family Ceratophrys found in the tropical rainforests of South America. The Amazon horned frog is a large frog reaching up to 15 cm (6 in) in length. It is green or brown in color with dark brown spots on its back. The Amazon horned frog has a wide head and mouth and is equipped with two large curved horns on its head.
The Amazon horned frog is found in the tropical rainforests of South America in countries such as Brazil Peru Bolivia and Ecuador. The Amazon horned frog prefers to live in humid environments near streams or other bodies of water.
The Amazon horned frog is an opportunistic predator feeding on a variety of insects spiders and small vertebrates. The Amazon horned frog will wait patiently for prey to come within range before striking with its powerful horned head. The Amazon horned frog is also known to eat smaller frogs lizards and snakes.
The Amazon horned frog is a relatively common species and is not considered to be at risk of extinction. However the loss of habitat due to deforestation is a threat to the Amazon horned frog.
What is the name of the longest river in the world?
The Amazon River.
Where does the Amazon horned frog live?
In the Amazon rainforest.
How many grafts are there in the Amazon rainforest?
Over 16000.
What is the name of the largest tributary of the Amazon River?
The Rio Negro.
What country has the most Amazon rainforest within its borders?
Brazil.
What country is the Amazon River located in?
Brazil.
What is the name of the second longest river in the world?
The Nile.
How many species of animals are there in the Amazon rainforest?
Over 2 million.
What is the name of the largest rainforest in the world?
The Amazon rainforest.
What is the average rainfall in the Amazon rainforest?
Over 200 inches per year.
How many square miles is the Amazon rainforest?
Over 2.
1 million.
What percentage of the world’s rainforests are located in the Amazon Basin?
Over half.
What is the name of the largest city in the Amazon rainforest?
Manaus.
What is the name of the largest desert in the world?
The Sahara.
What is the name of the largest rainforest in Africa?
The Congo rainforest.
