84K views · 1.2K reactions | Creature of the day - African Clawed Frog  The African clawed frog, also known as simply Xenopus, African clawed toad, African claw-toed frog or the Platanna is a species of African aquatic frog of the family Pipidae. Its name is derived from the short black claws on its feet. The word Xenopus means 'strange foot' and laevis means 'smooth'. (Wikipedia)  @1minuteanimals IG | Angry Trini | Facebook