African clawed frog
Xenopus laevis
ok. 11 cmAdult female
Snout–vent length (SVL)
Snout–vent length (SVL)
od pyska do kloaki · bez kończynMeasurement: side
- Mass
- Brak zweryfikowanego zakresu
African clawed frog — size comparison
The African clawed frog originates in southern Africa and spends almost its entire life in water. It has a flattened body, upward-facing eyes and powerful hindl
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Length
od pyska do kloaki · bez kończynReference values · details in the profiles
Snout–vent length (SVL)Scale in cm
051015
approx. 11 cm
The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.
African clawed frog — size comparison — facts and sources
The African clawed frog originates in southern Africa and spends almost its entire life in water. It has a flattened body, upward-facing eyes and powerful hindlimbs with extensive webbing. The three inner toes of each hind foot end in dark claws, giving rise to its name.
It occupies ponds, reservoirs and calmer waters. It eats invertebrates, larvae and other available animal food. The front feet help direct prey to the mouth. Lateral-line organs detect water movement, aiding navigation and foraging even in poor visibility.
Females are much larger than males. Breeding occurs in water, where eggs hatch into tadpoles with different structure and feeding methods. After metamorphosis young assume the typical adult form. Human-introduced populations also exist outside Africa.
Mierzymy odcinek: pysk → kloaka, bez ogona i kończyn. Środek zakresu 10–12 cm długości ciała samic; bez tylnych kończyn. Samce są mniejsze. Wysokość postawy wynika z proporcji ilustracji. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.