A little natural history
A Gran Chaco ambush predator with camouflage mottling and a huge mouth. It is a different species from the ornate horned frog, despite sharing the widely used Pacman nickname.
The wonderfully odd bit
Even tadpoles are carnivorous and may eat one another.
Would this frog suit a home?
House individually and provide burrowing opportunities, controlled conditions and appropriately sized food. Do not imitate wild drought dormancy without specialist advice.
Only consider legally obtained, captive-bred animals. Check permits and restrictions where you live, test the habitat first, and arrange an amphibian-experienced vet. This brief profile is not a complete husbandry sheet.
Read the species-specific care guide ↗
A note on names
Other names you may encounter: Chacoan horned frog; Pacman frog. Taxonomic names change; older care resources may use earlier combinations.