Ceratophrys cranwelli Barrio, 1980

Dorsal Coloration

The back of Ceratophrys cranwelli is usually colored dark green and brown.

Albino Variants

However, albino variants that show orange and yellow coloration also exist, and these variants are popular in the pet trade.

Camouflage Function

The species' dark color pattern helps it camouflage when it burrows and waits to ambush prey.

Prey Capture Behavior

While C. cranwelli is generally inactive, it is an aggressive eater that can leap distances equal to several of its own body lengths to capture prey.

Feeding Mechanics

It uses a sticky tongue to latch onto prey, and relies on its heavy body to stay anchored while consuming the captured prey.