Key Identification Features
- This species has a distinct, large, oval-shaped tympanum.
- This call is distinct from the calls of T.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Pyxicephalidae
Pyxicephalidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Anura, class Amphibia. The family contains 20 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Pyxicephalidae Species
Tomopterna natalensis (Smith, 1849)
Tomopterna natalensis (Smith, 1849)
Tomopterna natalensis, the Natal sand frog, is a pyxicephalid frog found across …
Strongylopus bonaespei (Dubois, 1981)
Strongylopus bonaespei (Dubois, 1981)
Strongylopus bonaespei, the banded stream frog, is a patterned South African end…
Pyxicephalus edulis Peters, 1854
Pyxicephalus edulis Peters, 1854
Pyxicephalus edulis, the edible bullfrog, is a large African frog consumed local…
Microbatrachella capensis (Boulenger, 1910)
Microbatrachella capensis (Boulenger, 1910)
Microbatrachella capensis, the micro frog, is a tiny endemic South African frog …
Natalobatrachus bonebergi Hewitt & Methuen, 1912
Natalobatrachus bonebergi Hewitt & Methuen, 1912
Natalobatrachus bonebergi is an endemic South African frog threatened by habitat…
Pyxicephalus adspersus Tschudi, 1838
Pyxicephalus adspersus Tschudi, 1838
The African bullfrog is a large anuran native to southern Africa, kept as an exo…
Tomopterna tandyi Channing & Bogart, 1996
Tomopterna tandyi Channing & Bogart, 1996
Tomopterna tandyi, Tandy's sand frog, is a small adaptable frog found in souther…
Poyntonia paludicola Channing & Boycott, 1989
Poyntonia paludicola Channing & Boycott, 1989
Poyntonia paludicola is a small warty frog species that lives in montane fynbos …
Amietia delalandii (Duméril & Bibron, 1841)
Amietia delalandii (Duméril & Bibron, 1841)
Amietia delalandii, the Delalande's river frog, is a Southern African stream-bre…
Cacosternum nanum Boulenger, 1887
Cacosternum nanum Boulenger, 1887
Cacosternum nanum, the bronze caco, is a common Pyxicephalidae frog found across…
Arthroleptella lightfooti (Boulenger, 1910)
Arthroleptella lightfooti (Boulenger, 1910)
Arthroleptella lightfooti, Lightfoot's moss frog, is a Pyxicephalidae frog endem…
Tomopterna marmorata (Peters, 1854)
Tomopterna marmorata (Peters, 1854)
Tomopterna marmorata, the marbled sand frog, is a Pyxicephalidae frog native to …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Pyxicephalidae?
Pyxicephalidae animals belong to the Anura order in the Animalia kingdom. This species has a distinct, large, oval-shaped tympanum. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Pyxicephalidae?
Pyxicephalidae is classified in the order Anura, class Amphibia, phylum Chordata. This call is distinct from the calls of T.
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