African Clawed Frog
Xenopus laevis
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Amphibians
The African clawed frog, 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'.
Classification
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Pipidae
- Genus
- Xenopus