Xenopus (/ ˈzɛnəpəs / [1][2]) (from Greek ξενος, xenos 'strange' + πους, pous 'foot', commonly known as the clawed frog) is a genus of highly aquatic frogs native to sub-Saharan Africa. Twenty species are …

From its long history in the field of embryology to its recent advances in genetics, Xenopus has been an indispensable model for understanding the human brain.

Clawed frog, (genus Xenopus), any member of 6 to 15 species of tongueless aquatic African frogs (family Pipidae) having small black claws on the inner three toes of the hind limbs.

Xenopus is a genus in the quaintly-named Pipidae family of frogs. These are a group of very primitive animals, thought to be a bit of a transitional animal between aquatic and land vertebrates. They’re …

Adults have dorsal skin patterns of blotchy green, gray and brown with lighter colored bellies, while albino varieties are also common in captivity. It is the most widely used Xenopus species in …

Xenopus laevis have a unique sliding pelvis that allows them to avoid predators by diving backwards from the water surface (Videler and Jorna 1985). Moreover, the species has toxins in the skin that …

Aug 26, 2025 · Xenopus, a genus of aquatic frogs, has been a vital tool for scientists studying genetics for decades. They have 18 recognized species and are widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa.

The new book Xenopus: A Laboratory Manual, edited by Hazel Sive, provides biologists with an invaluable collection of protocols that ensure that Xenopus researchers will continue discoveries on …

African clawed frogs (Xenopus) are aquatic frogs with small, wedged-shaped heads and flattened bodies. They have smooth skin, which is often mottled and olive to brown color on their backs and …

Xenopus (/ ˈzɛnəpəs / [1][2]) (from Greek ξενος, xenos 'strange' + πους, pous 'foot', commonly known as the clawed frog) is a genus of highly aquatic frogs native to sub-Saharan Africa. Twenty species are …