How difficult is it to keep African Dwarf 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 Dwarf Frog?

The ideal temperature for African Dwarf Frog is 22〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of African Dwarf Frog?

The average lifespan of African Dwarf Frog is 5-8 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does African Dwarf Frog get?

African Dwarf Frog typically reaches 2.5-3.5cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed African Dwarf Frog?

African Dwarf Frog feeds on: Bloodworms, prepared foods. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for African Dwarf Frog?

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

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African Dwarf Frog

Beginner

Hymenochirus boettgeri

A fully aquatic dwarf clawed frog of about 3.5 cm, brown or grey speckled with darker spots, lacking both tongue and eyelids. It lives in a standard tropical aquarium, is always available in the ornamental fish trade and makes an easy beginner amphibian.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

22〜26℃

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

2.5-3.5cm

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Bloodworms, prepared foods

About

Hymenochirus boettgeri is a fully aquatic dwarf clawed frog ranging from Nigeria through Cameroon, Gabon and the Central African Republic to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is brown or grey speckled with darker spots, with a narrow tapering head and neither tongue nor eyelids; the hind feet bear claws and all four limbs are webbed. Females are larger at up to 35 mm, while males have a tympanum twice the size, giving them a swollen-headed look, plus a subdermal gland showing as a white spot near the armpit that enlarges in the breeding season. It is common across its wide range and assessed as Least Concern. Size alone separates it from Xenopus laevis. Keep it at 22-26 C in water of pH 6.5-7.8, using ordinary tropical aquarium equipment. Its mouth is small, so sinking foods such as bloodworms suit it, and substrate gravel should be coarse enough not to be swallowed.

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Lifespan of the African Dwarf Frog

The African Dwarf Frog lives 5-8 years.

Size of the African Dwarf Frog

The African Dwarf Frog grows to 2.5-3.5cm.

Temperature & humidity for the African Dwarf Frog

The ideal temperature for the African Dwarf Frog is 22〜26℃.

Basic Info

Origin

Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Central African Republic and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lifespan

Care Specifications

PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate

Sources: REPTILES Magazine: Caring for the African Dwarf Frog / Wikipedia (English) / GBIF

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: Hymenochirus boettgeri (Tornier, 1896)

Synonyms: Xenopus boettgeri Tornier, 1896, Hymenochirus boettgeri camerunensis Perret & Mertens, 1957

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

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