Heleophrynidae
amphibian family
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The Heleophrynidae are a family of frogs native to South Africa. This family includes four species, all belonging to the genus Heleophryne. These frogs are characterized by their large mouths and the absence of beaks in their larvae. They possess eight presacral vertebrae with cartilaginous intervertebral joints and a persistent notochord.1
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