Ceratophrys cornuta

Family: Ceratophryidae

Genus: Ceratophrys

Distribution: Amazon Basin

Activity habits: nocturnal, ground-dwelling, solitary

Body length: 7 ~ 15 cm

Also known as: Suriname Horned Frog, Amazon Horned Frog

Suitable temperature: 22 ~ 28 degrees

Conservation level: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1), non-convention species

For breeding, you can refer to the South American Horned Frog/Bell-Horned Frog

There are 8 species in the genus Horned Frog,

Ceratophrys ornata (Pearl Horned Frog, Argentine Horned Frog) (Bell, 1843)

South American Horned Frog Ceratophrys cranwelli (Green Horned Frog, Emerald Horned Frog) (Barrio, 1980)< /p>

Ceratophrys cornuta (Amazon horned frog, Suriname horned frog) (Linnaeus, 1758)

Brazilian horned frog Ceratophrys aurita (Raddi, 1823)

Colombian horned frog Ceratophrys calcarata (Boulenger, 1890)

Peruvian horned frog Ceratophrys stolzmanni (Steindachner, 1882)

Grassland horned frog Ceratophrys joazeirensis (Mercadal de Barrio, 1986

The three most common species on the market are the bell-horned frog, the South American horned frog, and the overlord horned frog. Others include Brazil, Peru, and grasslands. Only in recent years have stable CB individuals begun to appear, which is different from the previous three types of popularity.

The old horned frog species are the Bell, South America and Overlord.

There is also a new species of horned frog, the petite horned frog, but it belongs to the same family as the horned frog genus Lemtopodidae, and then it is separated from the family, so from a scientific classification point of view, it is not in the horned frog family. (but close). However, due to its appearance and similar feeding methods, many people in the market directly classify it as a type of horned frog.

In addition to the wattle-horned frogs, the Toadidae family also includes the clown frogs

The three types of old-fashioned horned frogs have distinct characteristics. South America has the most genetic varieties, and the differences between bell-horned individuals are large. The body is round and round, with sharp edges and corners. At the same time, it is the most expensive and the most difficult to raise.

The special "overlord"

The overlord horned frog is the most special horned frog. They have the most slender horn-like protrusions (the sharp tips on the eyes), and the horned frogs The most sensitive heart (or neurotic) in the class.

"Horned Frog, Horned Frog"

The most beautiful place is still the towering corner of the eye.

In particular, the Overlord has the tallest eye corners among horned frogs

It looks domineering. Is this why it is called the Overlord?

This sensitivity is completely inconsistent with its title of "overlord". (Especially when horned frogs were just becoming popular) raising a healthy overlord is one of the highest challenges for every frog farmer. one.

Unlike the pure pear-shaped body of other horned frogs, the Overlord's body is more like an inverted triangle. Among horned frogs, it is considered "concave and convex" and "angular"

The Overlord has a very large mouth, with a tip like a bird's beak, a width of 1.6 times the body length, and densely packed lips and teeth. The big mouth can swallow Is this why it is called the "Overlord" because it has a pattern similar to a butterfly pattern on its back, as well as the most unique black chin and black gloves? It happens to be the easiest place for other horned frogs to distinguish male from female. So how to distinguish male from female?

Even the chin of the small frog is black

First of all? It is the marriage pad of the front foot. Although the difference between male and female is not obvious in color, if you touch the thumb of the frog with your hand, there will be a raised place on the adult male frog;

Then there is the singing sac, as long as you use Most male frogs will inflate their sacs and cry when touched. This is also evidence of male frogs.

Although the throats of male and female frogs have the same color,

female frogs do not. Called

The last one is the adult size. Generally, male frogs rarely exceed 7 to 8 centimeters in length. If they are larger than this size, they are basically female frogs.

Why is Overlord the most difficult horned frog to raise?

The basic logic of feeding and the South American Bell The horns are exactly the same (please refer to those two articles for details). As mentioned before, the Overlord is much more neurotic than other horned frogs. In the past, many climbing friends would specially arrange shelter holes in the Overlord environment, and the tanks would be placed in relatively hidden places. Some positions; or using super thick padding, the overlord can bury his body and only expose his head.

Is this going to be a butterfly horned frog?

Simple environment

These operations can be used as a reference for raising bullies now, but there are also factors of the times, because the previous bullies were basically wild individuals, and the price of one was as high as RMB 1,000 back then, so it was inevitable to be very careful when raising them. < /p>

Now, the larvae are basically CB individuals, and their sensitivity to the artificial environment is definitely much lower.

In addition to temperament, what really makes the horned frog difficult to raise is the stomach (up to 10%). Uncle's personal opinion).

It is undeniable that all horned frogs will overeat, and many breeders have overfeeding behavior, and the overfeeding horned frog is particularly unfavorable. If you feed the horned frog until it stops eating every time, it must be too much)

The amount of food the horned frog is fed each time is about one-third of its body length, (or look at the following As shown in the picture, the food grain is about the size of two circles, no more than three circles)

The feeding frequency is 1 to 3 times a week. Not to mention the ambient temperature, it cannot be fed if it is too low.

Due to gastrointestinal problems, the control of the amount and frequency of food intake is particularly important for horned frogs (My personal feeling when raising them is that if you feed them the same amount as those in South America and China, it will definitely be too much. . I would rather eat small meals more often, feed less each time, and feed 2 to 3 times a week)

There is also the problem of picky eating, because many of the individuals now are artificially bred CB species, so this problem has been alleviated. Many adults caught directly from the wild may encounter the dilemma of "starving to death without eating". Many WC individuals do not like to eat feed insects and are particularly fond of fish.

But other horned frogs are more likely to eat. It turns out that even CB horned frogs still have a tendency to be picky eaters (according to several breeding farms that Darwin has cooperated with, including the climbing house), most of them start with feed fish and loach, and later feed them with frog food, which is basically within everyone's reach. The horned frogs above will be more receptive to these types of food (if you are picky about food, try more feed fish and frog food)

Small fish are very good starter feeds

In addition, the amount of feeding in the picture is too much in my opinion

Half a fish is enough

In 2013, biologists conducted research on horned frogs. The food in the wild has been studied. The final results show that the food of South America, Brazil, Bozi, Clown, and Overlord is mainly invertebrates, with almost no or very few vertebrates. Ants and beetles account for a large proportion of the dissected belly of the horned frog; the difference is that of the bell-horned frog, vertebrates account for the majority of its diet. But in the process of being raised in captivity, their diets are basically free to their own devices.

Why are horned frogs so expensive?

What strains are available?

The Overlord is difficult to raise and multiply. The quantity cannot be increased, so it is expensive.

Although the number of eggs laid at one time is 300 to 600, the small number of healthy adults and the difficulty of pairing have kept their prices strong for a long time, and the prices have started to come down in recent years. matter.

The mainstream horned frogs come in three colors: green, brown-red, and two-color.

There are changes in dark green and light green

Put two larvae to compare the dark and light green

The top is light and the bottom is dark

Brown is popular Not as bright as green

Similarly, brown is not the same

Some are yellowish and some are reddish

A mixture of colors. When some individuals grow up, a certain color may Will fade

Mixed colors

Some individuals are more green; some are more brown.

In addition, they come in other colors, but most of them are not yet stable.

Blue individuals and yellow individuals will appear in the green

But the performance is not stable

Some brown individuals will further turn into brown and black

Variant individuals, the frequency of genetic mutations is very rare

It is the best entry-level variety of Overlord Horned Frog

Butterfly Horned Frog

Scientific name: C.cranwelli * C.cornuta

Distribution: mixed race

Body length: 10 ~ 12 cm

If you want to own a Horned Frog but are afraid of holding it, your best option is The choice is it - the Butterfly Horned Frog.

The Butterfly Horned Frog is the offspring of a cross between the Overlord Horned Frog and the South American Horned Frog. Its body shape is between the Overlord Horned Frog and the South American Horned Frog. It inherits the Overlord’s long eye corners and has additional features that the South American Horned Frog does not have. Heroic.

The butterfly horned frog is called the butterfly horned frog because the frog's back looks like a pattern of butterflies. This feature is also inherited from the king horned frog.

Inherited the appearance characteristics of two overlords, and their South American ancestry gives them an extremely sturdy physique. Butterfly horned frogs don't need to be cared for like they're serving an overlord. It looks like a South American horned frog with domineering eyes and lines.

The body color of butterflies varies according to the king, and there are two types of green and brown.

As for the pattern, in recent years, striped butterflies have begun to appear frequently

In general, Butterflies don't change much.

(Personally think the most beautiful faded green butterfly)

The judgment of individual excellence comes from the butterfly pattern. The pattern on the back of each butterfly is different. The more symmetrical the more similar it is. The more butterfly-shaped, the higher quality (also due to the times, most of the current butterfly horned frogs are in good condition).

According to various records, the butterfly horned frog should be the earliest hybrid horned frog, and may also be the most successful hybrid horned frog. The Fantasy Horned Frog specifically refers to this hybrid, and this title represents the unanimous recognition of it by players and breeders at the time.