I have kept both the dwarf and the giant ABF. I prefer the dwarfs better, they are not as big but I like the coloration. They will make a great addition for any frog keeper. I think the popular name of these frogs is confusing hobbyists. In South African literature, the name African Bullfrog refers to the dwarf. It is also known as the edible bullfrog (edulis=edible. Some native peoples eat them). P. adspersus is the giant bullfrog (adspersus=scattered. Note the scattered white markings on the skin ridges). The vertebral stripe indicates that it is a juvenile. It will fade or disappear as the frog matures. Even though you are disappointed, I am sure you will appreciate the finer points of the dwarf ABF