Pyxicephalus adspersus

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Giant_Frog
gptkbp:activities nocturnal
gptkbp:application ecological studies and conservation
gptkbp:average_temperature wide range of temperatures
gptkbp:behavior terrestrial and aquatic
can be territorial
gptkbp:body_style robust
gptkbp:breeding_season rainy season
males establish territories
high in suitable conditions
gptkbp:climate tolerates dry conditions
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 4000 eggs
gptkbp:color seasonal changes
up to 10 cm
green to brown
algae and detritus
during mating season
spotted or mottled
bright during breeding season
can change to darker shades
seasonal and environmental factors
gptkbp:common_name African bullfrog
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in local cuisine
gptkbp:defense_mechanism aggressive behavior
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
insects and small vertebrates
gptkbp:distribution widespread in Africa
gptkbp:egg_color external fertilization
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pyxicephalidae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Pyxicephalus
gptkbp:growth_rate fast in optimal conditions
gptkbp:habitat freshwater habitats
shallow water
temporary ponds
varies with rainfall patterns
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pyxicephalus adspersus
gptkbp:impact habitat loss
gptkbp:is_part_of several weeks
gptkbp:larval_stage tadpole
gptkbp:launch_date depends on environmental conditions
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years in captivity
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:mating_system vocalizations attract females
gptkbp:order gptkb:Count
gptkbp:population_trend stable in many areas
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkbp:range gptkb:sub-Saharan_Africa
gptkbp:related_species Pyxicephalus angusticeps
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for growth rates
gptkbp:size up to 25 cm in length
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in groups
gptkbp:sound croaking
gptkbp:vocalization territorial calls and mating calls
gptkbp:wildlife pollution and climate change
temporary water bodies