| Hymenochirus boettgeri | |
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| Hymenochirus boettgeri | |
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Pipidae |
| Genus: | Hymenochirus |
| Species: | H. boettgeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Hymenochirus boettgeri (Tornier, 1896) |
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Hymenochirus boettgeri, also known as Congo Dwarf Clawed Frog or Dwarf African Frog, is a species of frog in the Pipidae family. It lives in central Africa.
This species is also bred and sold as an aquatic pet. As pets, Dwarf African Frogs can live peacefully among other fish in an aquarium. These frogs can be fed regular fish flakes, although they especially like to eat freeze-dried bloodworms and the elodea plant. However, if you do choose to add this critter to your aquarium, make sure the tank is covered—This species is not afraid to and will jump out of its tank.