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African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis) Taken in June 2016, at the São Paulo Aquarium, in Brazil. Known as Rã-de-unhas-africana, in Portuguese. African clawed frog,Brazil,Geotagged,South America,Winter,Xenopus,Xenopus laevis,amphibian,frog Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis)

Taken in June 2016, at the São Paulo Aquarium, in Brazil. Known as Rã-de-unhas-africana, in Portuguese.

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The African clawed frog is a species of African aquatic frog of the Pipidae family. Its name is derived from the three short claws on each hind foot, which it uses to tear apart its food. The word ''Xenopus'' means "strange foot" and ''laevis'' means "smooth".

African clawed frogs can grow up to a length of 5 in . They have a flattened head and body, but no tongue or external ears.

The species is found throughout much of Sub-Saharan Africa , and in isolated, introduced.. more

Similar species: Frogs
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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Uploaded Jul 31, 2016. Captured Jul 29, 2016 11:47 in Praça da Luz, 522 - Bom Retiro, São Paulo - SP, 01120-010, Brazil.