What Is the Dwarf African Frog's Natural Habitat?

Dward African frogs live in rivers, ponds and streams in Africa.

The dwarf African frog is a small aquatic amphibian, growing up to 2 inches in length, often kept as a pet. Dwarf African frogs range in color from olive to brownish green.

Geography

The native home of dwarf African frogs is freshwater streams, rivers and ponds in sub-Saharan Africa.

Climate

The climate of sub-Saharan Africa is subtropical to tropical, with water temperatures of 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, so this is the temperature most comfortable for dwarf African frogs.

Underwater Living

Dwarf African frogs live their entire lives under water, occasionally surfacing to take a breath.

Food Sources

In the wild, dwarf African frogs are scavengers and usually feed at the bottom of their bodies of water instead of at the surface. They eat worms, insects, mosquito larvae and small fish.

Behavior

In their native waters, dwarf African frogs typically spend time moving around at the bottom of their river, stream or pond where the water is cooler than at the surface. They will sleep up to 12 hours a day in any safe place they can find near the bottom of their watery home.

References

• Aquatic Community
• Frog World
• My Dwarf Clawed Frog (Aqualog Minis); Frank Schafer; 2003