Chaco Horned Frog (Chacophrys pierottii)

The Chaco horned frog (Chacophrys pierottii) is a stout, ground-dwelling amphibian native to the dry Gran Chaco region of South America, including parts of Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia. Characterized by its broad, flattened body and large mouth, it has excellent camouflage, often resembling leaf litter or soil. This ambush predator spends much of the year buried underground in a state of dormancy, emerging during the rainy season to feed and breed. It preys on insects, small reptiles, and even other frogs, using its powerful jaws to seize prey. Chacophrys pierottii is part of the Ceratophryidae family and, like its relatives, plays a key ecological role in controlling insect and small vertebrate populations within its arid environment.