Karagga - Pyxicephalus adpspersus

[SCF]

Carlos,

I just took out my ruler and the frog is exactly 3.25" SVL.

As far as being a P. edulis, from my research here on the forums and from what I've been seeing I was certain that the P. adspersus has the three green stripes down the back while the P. edulis has one fine stripe and the "bar" from eye to eye. Here is an earlier photo of the frog demonstrating it's colors better (I think Karagga is about to shed its skin tonight because it gets really pale/yellow just before doing so, as it is right now (and for the photos that I have in the above post).

I see what you're saying though about the shorter ridges and eye-tympani diameter being less than the eye + white spot in tympani. I definitely overlooked these characteristics.

This photo was taken on 8-1-2013

It is not a P. Edulis, it is indeed a giant. Also looks like a female.

[Cap10Squirty]

It is not a P. Edulis, it is indeed a giant. Also looks like a female.

I was pretty sure on the species because the girl at the pet shop had no idea what it was so I spent a few days on this forum digging up photos and info before I purchased the frog.

SCF, I've heard that females have a "chirping" croak or call. Does anyone know what stimuli causes the females to make noises? I am aware about stimuli that cause males to do their thing, but not females...

[SCF]

It has not yet been proven why. Some us of would like to think it's them voicing their content and/or happiness.

[Mentat]

The baby pic you just posted does look like a P. adspersus. Wish some scientist would complete a genetic DNA review of the whole genus and find out how many of it's species are true and if they are hybridizing. My Pixie "Duncan" shows both P. adspersus and P. edulis traits and got it as a full grown 3 in. male. Don't care the species really; but wish differentiating among them was more cut and dry .

[Cap10Squirty]

The baby pic you just posted does look like a P. adspersus. Wish some scientist would complete a genetic DNA review of the whole genus and find out how many of it's species are true and if they are hybridizing. My Pixie "Duncan" shows both P. adspersus and P. edulis traits and got it as a full grown 3 in. male. Don't care the species really; but wish differentiating among them was more cut and dry .

I see what you're saying. I'm not familiar with the history of studying these frogs, but if it is similar to what I've been seeing in the world of monitor lizards, things are only starting to come to light as far as understanding species and subspecies, proper care in captivity, etc.

[SCF]

The baby pic you just posted does look like a P. adspersus. Wish some scientist would complete a genetic DNA review of the whole genus and find out how many of it's species are true and if they are hybridizing. My Pixie "Duncan" shows both P. adspersus and P. edulis traits and got it as a full grown 3 in. male. Don't care the species really; but wish differentiating among them was more cut and dry .

I completely agree Carlos. It does not look like the "typical" adspersus, I was going to say something to the extent of it looks like yours, but I don't think many have seen yours. Good post.

[Mentat]

I completely agree Carlos. It does not look like the "typical" adspersus, I was going to say something to the extent of it looks like yours, but I don't think many have seen yours. Good post.

Thanks SCF ! For OP and other's in here that want to see Duncan; here is link, just go to post no. 13: http://www.frogforum.net/member-week...os-mentat.html.

[Lija]

that is a very pretty female and def not edulis.