African Clawed Frog usually inhabits warm stagnant water with grassland. It has a permeable scales skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore. The maximum speed it is able to reach is 8km/h (5mph). The life span is 8 - 15 years. African Clawed Frog which methodical name is xenopus laevis usually grows 2.5cm - 12cm (1in - 5in). The average weight is 25g - 220g (1oz - 8oz).
Facts about african clawed frogs
Name | African Clawed Frog |
Colour | Brown, grey, albino |
Predators | Snakes, birds, small mammals |
Habitat | Warm stagnant water with grassland |
Diet | Carnivore |
Water Type | Fresh |
Genus | Xenopus |
Order | Anura |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Top Speed | 8km/h (5mph) |
Family | Pipidae |
Size (L) | 2.5cm - 12cm (1in - 5in) |
Prey | Small fish, insects, spiders |
Class | Amphibia |
Group | Amphibian |
Phylum | Chordata |
Common Name | African clawed frog |
Weight | 25g - 220g (1oz - 8oz) |
Lifestyle | Nocturnal |
Scientific Name | Xenopus laevis |
Life Span | 8 - 15 years |
Skin Type | Permeable scales |
Conservation Status | Least concern |