African Bullfrog
Pyxicephalus adsperus
The African bullfrog is one of the largest frogs in Africa. It has a chubby round body and big broad head, with a large mouth.
African Bullfrog
Scientific name: Pyxicephalus adspersus
Family: Ranidae
Order: Anura
Class: Amphibia PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: ...
African Bullfrog (Pixie Frog)
Pyxicephalus edulis, Pyxicephalus adsperus
Description: Apparently, there are two different "Pixie" frogs, P. adsperus and P. edulis. One is a "dwarf" and the other is not.
African Bullfrog Species Profile
The African bullfrogs, or pyxies, are not an overly active species, and captives do not require particularly large terraria.
The African Bullfrog (Pyxiecephalus adspersus) is one of the largest frogs in Africa. Adult males may reach 9 inches or more (23 cm). Females are much smaller. In nearly all species of frogs, the female is larger than the male.
The African bullfrog female can produce 3,000-4,000 eggs that will develop into tadpoles in just two days!
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African bullfrogs are sexually mature at 8 years of age. Males congregate (with violent aggressive interaction) and call from a breeding site in shallow water where females then lay their eggs.
 See also: Bullfrog, Reptile, Lizard, Horned frog, Snake
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