Ceratophryinae

subfamily of the leptodactylid frogs
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The Ceratophryinae, known as common horned frogs, are a subfamily of the leptodactylid frogs. All species live in South America.

Ceratophryinae
Temporal range: 70–0 Ma Late Cretaceous – Recent
Ceratophrys ornata
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Ceratophryinae

Tschudi, 1838
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Fossils of the giant Beelzebufo from Cretaceous Madagascar suggest that the subfamily may have once ranged throughout the prehistoric supercontinent of Gondwana.[1] Not all species in the subfamily have the horn-like growth at the eyes. All are carnivorous, terrestrial or semi-aquatic. They have large heads and mouths.

Some people enjoy keeping these frogs as pets.

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  1. Dybas, Cheryl (2008-02-18). "Scientists Discover 'Giant Fossil Frog from Hell'". Press Release 08-025. National Science Foundation. Retrieved 2008-02-19.