Budgett's Frog

Lepidobatrachus laevis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Anura · Ceratophryidae

About

Lepidobatrachus laevis, widely known as Budgett's frog, is a species of frog in the family Ceratophryidae, discovered by John Samuel Budgett. It is often kept as a pet. It has acquired a number of popular nicknames, including hippo frog, Freddy Krueger frog, and escuerzo de agua.

Fun Fact

They are commonly known as Paraguay horned frogs or Budgett's frogs (in honor of John Samuel Budgett, who described the genus), although the latter technically describes a specific species, Lepidobatrachus laevis.

Quick Facts

Habitat

The dry and wet Chaco

Diet

Feed on other frogs, insects, and snails.

Lifespan

10 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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