# African bullfrog (*Pyxicephalus adspersus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-13

The African bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus) is a frog in the family Pyxicephalidae, belonging to the order Anura within the amphibians. It is a carnivore whose main foods are arthropods, vertebrates, and its microhabitat is aquatic, fossorial, terrestrial. Adults typically weigh about 1.4 kg, placing it in the medium size class, and it is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Length | up to 23.6 cm |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 30 years |
| Main food | arthropods, vertebrates |
| Habitat | freshwater, grassland, shrubland, wetland |
| Young per litter or clutch | 3,000 – 4,000 |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Active | By day (diurnal) |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Amphibia
- order: Anura
- family: Pyxicephalidae
- genus: Pyxicephalus
- species: *Pyxicephalus adspersus* Tschudi, 1838

Synonyms: *Bombinator adspersus*, *Pyxicephalus adspersus adspersus*, *Rana adspersa*, *Rana adspersa adspersa*, *Rana adspersus*, *Rana adspersus*, *Tomopterna adspersa*

## Common questions

### How heavy is the African bullfrog?

Adults typically weigh about 1.4 kg, which places it in the medium size class. Its body length is recorded at up to 23.6 cm.

### What does the African bullfrog eat?

It is a carnivore. Its main foods are arthropods, vertebrates.

### Is the African bullfrog endangered?

No. Its global IUCN Red List category is Least Concern (LC), which is not a threatened category.

### How long does the African bullfrog live?

Its lifespan is up to 30 years, the highest value recorded.

### Who named Pyxicephalus adspersus?

The scientific name authority is Tschudi, 1838.

## Sources

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