How difficult is it to keep African Clawed Frog?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for African Clawed Frog?

The ideal temperature for African Clawed Frog is 22〜27℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of African Clawed Frog?

The average lifespan of African Clawed Frog is 15-20 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does African Clawed Frog get?

African Clawed Frog typically reaches 5-13cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed African Clawed Frog?

African Clawed Frog feeds on: Prepared pellets, bloodworms, small fish. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for African Clawed Frog?

The price of African Clawed Frog varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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African Clawed Frog

Beginner

Xenopus laevis

A fully aquatic pipid frog from southern Africa, with neither tongue nor teeth, named for the black claws on three toes of each hind foot. One of the most widely used laboratory frogs, it is hardy and keeps well in an aquarium.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

22〜27℃

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

5-13cm

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Prepared pellets, bloodworms, small fish

About

Xenopus laevis is a fully aquatic pipid frog found across much of sub-Saharan Africa. Adults are 5-13 cm, with a small head, flattened body and limbs set laterally for swimming. The black keratinous claws on the inner three toes of each hind foot give the species its name. Like all pipids it lacks a tongue and teeth, pushing food into its mouth with its hands and drawing it in by buccal suction, and it has no external eardrum, using a subcutaneous cartilaginous disc instead. It is an opportunistic scavenger that eats almost anything living or dead, and it leaves the water only to breathe. It is a mainstay laboratory animal worldwide, and its full genome was published in Nature in 2016. Keep it at 22-27 C in water of pH 7.0-7.8; adults need at least 75 litres. Japan's Ministry of the Environment lists it as a species warranting control under its invasive alien species list.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the African Clawed Frog

The African Clawed Frog lives 15-20 years.

Size of the African Clawed Frog

The African Clawed Frog grows to 5-13cm.

Temperature & humidity for the African Clawed Frog

The ideal temperature for the African Clawed Frog is 22〜27℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Sub-Saharan Africa (Nigeria and Sudan south to South Africa)

Lifespan

15-20 years

Care Specifications

PeacefulGroupBreeding: Easy

Sources: REPTILES Magazine: African Clawed Frog Husbandry / Wikipedia (English) / Wikipedia (Japanese)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Xenopus laevis (Daudin, 1802)

Synonyms: Bufo laevis Daudin, 1802, Dactylethra capensis Cuvier, 1830, Xenopus laevis laevis (Daudin, 1802)

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Domestic law: Although not designated as a specific invasive alien species, it is listed as a species requiring control measures in the Ministry of the Environment's "Ecosystem Damage Prevention Invasive Species List (2nd edition)", and establishment has been confirmed in Chiba, Shizuoka, Wakayama, and Hyogo. It is noted as a potential vector for chytrid fungus disease and ranavirus disease pathogens, and release into the wild is strictly prohibited.

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List / Ministry of the Environment: Invasive alien species list (Japan)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.