African Giant Bullfrog
Pyxicephalus adspersus
Points
25
per confirmed sighting
African Giant Bullfrog.
Pyxicephalus adspersus
A huge, aggressive frog that emerges explosively after the first summer rains.
Category
amphibians
Family
Pyxicephalidae
Size
12–24 cm, up to 1.4 kg
Points
25 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african giant bullfrog in its natural range.
Overview
A huge, aggressive frog that emerges explosively after the first summer rains.
How to identify it
Olive-green, heavily built, with prominent skin ridges and a broad mouth.
Habitat
AmphiBIO habitat-use coding: fossorial, terrestrial, and aquatic.
Diet
Insects, rodents, other frogs
Behaviour
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When to look
AmphiBIO activity coding: diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa- Kruger National ParkZA
- Chobe National ParkBW
Safety and etiquette
Observe from a vehicle or a safe distance and never feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.