African Bullfrog
The African bullfrog is a large frog, and unlike other frog species, males are bigger than females.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Pyxicephalidae |
| Genus | Pyxicephalus |
| Scientific Name | Pyxicephalus adspersus |
| Other Names | Pixie frog |
| Size | Males are around 9.1 in (23 cm) while females are smaller |
| Weight | Males are around 3.1-4.4 lb (1.4-2 kg) and females weigh way less |
| Colors | Olive green, white or yellow throat |
| Distribution | Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Namibia, Malawi, Swaziland, Angola, Mozambique, Zambia, South Africa, and Congo |
| Habitat | Freshwater lakes, tropical and subtropical shrubland, moist savanna |
| Diet | Small birds, reptiles, insects, rodents, and reptiles |
| Breeding Season | After heavy rains |
| Mode of Reproduction | External fertilization |
| Clutch Size | 3,000-4,000 |
| Average Lifespan | 35 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
African Bullfrog Pictures gallery
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- African Bullfrog Attack
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- African Bullfrog Baby
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- African Bullfrog Care
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- African Bullfrog Eating
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- African Bullfrog Habitat
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- African Bullfrog Setup
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- African Bullfrog Tadpoles
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- African Bullfrog Teeth
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- African Bullfrog
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- African Bullfrogs
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- Female African Bullfrog
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- Male African Bullfrog
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- Pictures of African Bullfrogs
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- Pyxicephalus adspersus
Published on February 11th 2019 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 11th February 2019.
