Hymenochirus boettgeri
Encyclopedia
Hymenochirus boettgeri, also known as Congo Dwarf Clawed Frog or Dwarf African Frog, is a species of frog
in the Pipidae
family. It lives in central Africa
.
This species is also bred and sold as an aquatic pet. As pets, Dwarf African Frogs can live peacefully among other fish in an aquarium. These frogs can be fed regular fish flakes, although they especially like to eat freeze-dried bloodworms and the elodea plant. However, if you do choose to add this critter to your aquarium, make sure the tank is covered—This species is not afraid to and will jump out of its tank.
Frog
Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura , formerly referred to as Salientia . Most frogs are characterized by a short body, webbed digits , protruding eyes and the absence of a tail...
in the Pipidae
Pipidae
The Pipidae are a family of primitive, tongueless frogs. The thirty species in the family Pipidae are found in tropical South America and sub-Saharan Africa ....
family. It lives in central Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
.
This species is also bred and sold as an aquatic pet. As pets, Dwarf African Frogs can live peacefully among other fish in an aquarium. These frogs can be fed regular fish flakes, although they especially like to eat freeze-dried bloodworms and the elodea plant. However, if you do choose to add this critter to your aquarium, make sure the tank is covered—This species is not afraid to and will jump out of its tank.
External Links
- Dwarf African Frog care information in the home aquarium at The Aquarium Wiki