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African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis)

Amphibians

African Clawed Frog, also called simply Xenopus, the African clawed toad or the platanna, is a species of aquatic frog native to Africa in the family Pipidae. Its name comes from the short black claws on its feet, and its scientific name Xenopus laevis means strange, smooth foot.

Facts
Scientific Name
Xenopus laevis 1
Conservation Status
Least Concern 1
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Sources
1. African clawed frog (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q654718 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
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