African bullfrog
A species of African bull frogs, Also known as South african burrowing frog, Giant African Bullfrog Scientific name : Pyxicephalus adspersus Genus : African bull frogs
African bullfrog, A species of African bull frogs
Also known as:
South african burrowing frog, Giant African Bullfrog
Scientific name: Pyxicephalus adspersus
Genus: African bull frogs
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Description
The African bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus) is a species of frog in the Pyxicephalidae family. It is also known as the pixie frog due to its Latin name. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Democratic Republic of the Congo.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
African bullfrog primarily subsists on a carnivorous diet, feeding predominantly on invertebrates such as insects, spiders, and scorpions. They're known to display opportunistic feeding behavior, occasionally preying on small vertebrates.
Appearance
African bullfrog is a robust, medium-sized frog with rough, warty skin. Its distinctive colouration includes a dark olive green to brown dorsum with a creamy coloured belly. A noticeable ridge runs from the eye to the eardrum, and its back legs are shorter with webbed toes. Male african bullfrog are generally larger than females, sporting a conspicuous yellow throat during breeding season.
Behavior
African bullfrog exhibits primarily solitary behavior traversing its habitation zone. Males become territorial during mating season, using loud vocalizations and displays of aggression to defend selected areas. Interestingly, the species responds to rain cues by initiating breeding behavior, which includes laying eggs in temporary rain-filled water bodies.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
African bullfrogs Genus
African bull frogs Species
African bullfrog 
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