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
Name | African Clawed Frog |
Order | Anura |
Water Type | Fresh |
Habitat | Warm stagnant water with grassland |
Life Span | 8 - 15 years |
Top Speed | 8km/h (5mph) |
Phylum | Chordata |
Scientific Name | Xenopus laevis |
Class | Amphibia |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size (L) | 2.5cm - 12cm (1in - 5in) |
Group | Amphibian |
Skin Type | Permeable scales |
Colour | Brown, grey, albino |
Prey | Small fish, insects, spiders |
Weight | 25g - 220g (1oz - 8oz) |
Common Name | African clawed frog |
Predators | Snakes, birds, small mammals |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Lifestyle | Nocturnal |
Diet | Carnivore |
Family | Pipidae |
Genus | Xenopus |