Hymenochirus boettgeri
| Hymenochirus boettgeri | |
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| Hymenochirus boettgeri | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pipidae |
| Genus: | Hymenochirus |
| Species: | H. boettgeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Hymenochirus boettgeri (Tornier, 1896) | |
Hymenochirus boettgeri, also known as Congo dwarf clawed frog or African dwarf frog, is a species of frog in the Pipidae family found in central Africa.
This species is also bred and sold as aquatic pets. As pets, African dwarf frogs can live peacefully among other fish in an aquarium. Their tank mates should be neither large enough to pose a predatory threat to the frogs, nor small enough to become food for the frogs themselves. They are not an especially demanding species, and can be kept in most standard aquarium setups. Seeing as how they must breathe air to survive and can escape from the tank, aquariums that are not too tall and are well-covered are a must. They can be fed a diet of suitably-sized food items designed for use with aquarium fish, including live, frozen and freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex worms, and brine shrimp. They will also eat any form of prepared food that sinks to the bottom.[1][2]
References
- Hymenochirus boettgeri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 June 2008.