African Clawed Frog

Xenopus laevis

Explore the African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The African Clawed Frog is a fully aquatic amphibian native to ponds and wetlands of southern Africa. It uses sensitive fingertips and a lateral-line system to find prey underwater, and its hind feet bear the claws that give it its name. It is listed as Least Concern, although introduced populations can affect native freshwater communities.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Amphibia › Anura › Pipidae › Xenopus

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: ponds, wetlands
Regions in this record: Africa, South Africa

Conservation field in this record

Least Concern

Demonstration note

[DEMO] This frog spends much of its time in water.