Gallery description : african clawed frog

The life span is 8 - 15 years. The average weight is 25g - 220g (1oz - 8oz). African Clawed Frog (xenopus laevis) usually has a size 2.5cm - 12cm (1in - 5in). African Clawed Frog inhabits warm stagnant water with grassland. It has a permeable scales skin type. The diet is carnivore. The maximum speed it can reach is 8km/h (5mph).

Facts about african clawed frogs
NameAfrican Clawed Frog
OrderAnura
Water TypeFresh
HabitatWarm stagnant water with grassland
Life Span8 - 15 years
Top Speed8km/h (5mph)
PhylumChordata
Scientific NameXenopus laevis
ClassAmphibia
KingdomAnimalia
Size (L)2.5cm - 12cm (1in - 5in)
GroupAmphibian
Skin TypePermeable scales
ColourBrown, grey, albino
PreySmall fish, insects, spiders
Weight25g - 220g (1oz - 8oz)
Common NameAfrican clawed frog
PredatorsSnakes, birds, small mammals
Conservation StatusLeast concern
LifestyleNocturnal
DietCarnivore
FamilyPipidae
GenusXenopus
Image Details
Description African clawed frog. Файл:African Clawed Frog.jpg
Width 1753 pixels
Heigh 896 pixels
File type JPG
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