
African Dwarf Frog
More photos coming soon... | | Scientific Name: |
| | Description: |
- Also know as dwarf aquatic frog
- Recommended for begineer frog pet ethusiasts
- Fully aquatic, occasionnally breathing at water surface
| | Distribution: |
- Central Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon
| | Breeding: |
- Male frog will perform "calling dance" to attract the female frog
- If the female frog is ready, frog male will grap her from behind
- She will swim to the surface and lay eggs
- Male frog will then fertilize them outside the body
| | Nesting: |
- Eggs are round
- After fertilized, one side is white and one side is brown
| | Size: |
| | Life Span: |
- Average 7 years, up to 15 years max
| | Diet: |
- Small fish meat, worms, larvae, and tiny insects
- In captivity, frozen bloodworms, frozon brineshrimp or dried brineshrimp
- Feeding is done every 2 to 3 days
| | Habitat: |
- Clean fresh water, no chlorine (water from tap, and leave it for at least 2 days or use anti-chlorine)
- If other species, such as gold fish in the same tank get affected with decease, remove them and clean the tank thoroughly
- Recommended 1 gallon aquarium per frog
- Ideally pH is kept at 7.0 to 7.2
- Make sure the temperature is between 74�F to 80�F
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| | More Information About African Dwarf Frog : |
- This frog shed its skin every 2 weeks
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