African Clawed Toad
Xenopus laevis
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'.
- Scientific name
- Xenopus laevis
- Family
- Pipidae
- IUCN status
- LC