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Arthroleptidae

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The family Arthroleptidae is a group of frogs (order Anura) found in Africa. This family includes 7 genera and 74 species, with adult sizes ranging from 1.5 to 13 cm (0.5 to 5 inches). Arthroleptids undergo either aquatic larval development or direct development. They are classified within the superfamily Ranoidea, characterized by a firmisternal pectoral girdle and axillary amplexus. The family is divided into two subfamilies: Arthroleptinae and Astylosterninae.1

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  1. Myobatrachidae
  2. frog and toad - Annotated classification

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