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| Family: |
X enopus |
| Species: |
Xenopus laevis, borealis etc. |
| Common Name: |
African clawed frog |
| Size: |
large females up to 6" (15.2 cm) in length, males
smaller. |
| Habitat: |
Stagnant water and muddy pools in sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Min Tank Size: |
Provide at least 10g per frog. |
| Diet: |
Carnivorous, sinking pellets, reptile stick, live
foods - not picky. |
| Behavior: |
Generally sedate and hidden, though a fast swimmer
when provoked. Voracious eater, will attempt to eat most anything,
will hand feed when content. . |
| Water: |
Temperature 68-78°F(20-25.6°C), pH 6.0-8.0, dH
5-12 |
| Care: |
Easy, a very hardy species. |
| Communities: |
None. Suitable for a species only tank with specimens
of a similar size. |
| Suitability: |
Good. Excellent pets. |
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