African Clawed Frog
Taxonomy
- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Amphibia
- order: Anura
- family: Pipidae
- genus: Xenopus
- scientific name: Xenopus laevis
Characteristics
- prey: Small Fish, Insects, Spiders
- name of young: Tadpole
- group behavior: Solitary
- estimated population size: Abundant
- biggest threat: Water pollution
- most distinctive feature: Clawed front toes
- other name(s): Platanna
- water type: Fresh
- incubation period: 4 - 5 days
- age of independence: 5 days
- average spawn size: 2,000
- habitat: Warm stagnant water with grassland
- predators: Snakes, Birds, Small Mammals
- diet: Carnivore
- lifestyle: Nocturnal
- common name: African Clawed Frog
- number of species: 1
- location: eastern and southern Africa
- slogan: A particularly ferocious amphibian!
- group: Amphibian
- color: BrownGreyAlbino
- skin type: Permeable Scales
- top speed: 5 mph
- lifespan: 8 - 15 years
- weight: 25g - 220g (1oz - 8oz)
- length: 2.5cm - 12cm (1in - 5in)
- age of sexual maturity: 10 - 12 months
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