African Clawed Frog (Introduced Species)
Xenopus laevis
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- X. laevis – Los Angeles Co, CA – photo by Todd Battey
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- Map by Steve Bledsoe, SWCHR
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Xenopus laevis occurs in isolated populations in Arizona, California and Texas.
LEGAL STATUS: No Listings
MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Xenopus laevis (Daudin – 1802)
Genus: Xenopus, Greek – xenos = strange, foreign + pous = foot
Species: laevis, Latin = smooth
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jaeger 1962