AnAge entry for Pyxicephalus adspersus
Classification (HAGRID: 00906)
- Taxonomy
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
Order: Anura
Family: Pyxicephalidae
Genus: Pyxicephalus
- Species
- Pyxicephalus adspersus
- Common name
- African bullfrog
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
- Maximum longevity
- 45 years (captivity)
- Source
- ref. 451
- Sample size
- Medium
- Data quality
- Acceptable
- Observations
These are the largest South African amphibians, with males reaching 1400g [0749].
Life history traits (averages)
- No information is available on life history.
Metabolism
No information on metabolism is available.
References
External Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- ITIS 665251
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- ADW account
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