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Western Dwarf Clawed Frog

Hymenochirus curtipes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Pipidae ›Genus: Hymenochirus

About

Hymenochirus curtipes, also known as western dwarf clawed frog, is a species of frog in the family Pipidae. It is found in western Democratic Republic of the Congo and adjacent Republic of the Congo. It is likely to occur in the southernmost Central African Republic. It presumably is ecologically similar to Hymenochirus boettgeri, an aquatic frog that occurs in still, shaded water in lowland rainforest, and in pools by slow-flowing rivers. The two individuals in amplexus...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Dwarf Clawed Frog?
The scientific name of Western Dwarf Clawed Frog is Hymenochirus curtipes.
What is the conservation status of Western Dwarf Clawed Frog?
The Western Dwarf Clawed Frog has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belong to?
Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belong to?
Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belong to?
Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belong to?
Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belongs to the order Anura.
What family does Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belong to?
Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belongs to the family Pipidae.
What genus does Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belong to?
Western Dwarf Clawed Frog belongs to the genus Hymenochirus.