African Clawed Frog
Xenopus laevis
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,741
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis), also known as simply xenopus, African clawed toad, African claw-toed frog or the platanna) is a species of African aquatic frog of the family Pipidae. Its name is derived from the short black claws on its feet. The word Xenopus means 'strange foot' and laevis means 'smooth'.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “African clawed frog”.