Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Scientific name Kassina Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Family Hyperoliidae Higher classification Hyperoliinae | |
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Lower classifications Kassina maculata, Kassina senegalensis, Kassina arboricola, Kassina cochranae, Kassina maculosa | ||
Rana leopardo kassina maculata
Kassina is a genus of hyperoliid frogs, commonly referred to as running frogs or kassinas. They are found throughout sub-Saharan Africa. They are characterized by preferring a distinctive "walking" with the back legs instead of the more traditional frog-hopping.
Contents
- Rana leopardo kassina maculata
- Rare red legged running frog kassina maculata croaking
- Species
- In captivity
- Research
- References
Rare red legged running frog kassina maculata croaking
Species
There are 16 recognized species in the genus Kassina:
In captivity
K. maculata is frequently exported from Tanzania for the exotic pet trade.
Research
It is the source of "kassinin", a frequently studied tachykinin peptide.
References
Kassina Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA