Kassina is a genus of hyperoliidfrogs, commonly referred to as running frogs or kassinas. They are found throughout sub-SaharanAfrica.[1] They are characterized by preferring a distinctive "walking" with the back legs instead of the more traditional frog-hopping.[2]
Species
The following species are recognized in the genus Kassina:[1][3]
K. maculata is frequently exported from Tanzania for the exotic pet trade. They require more horizontal space than vertical, being a terrestrial species. Their captive environment should include a substrate that accommodates burrowing, and provides high humidity. K. maculata will readily eat crickets and small mealworms,[4] although insects should be dusted with a vitamin supplement.[5]
Other species of running frogs are occasionally imported, with the K. senegalensis being the next most common species in captivity.[6]
^ abFrost, Darrel R. (2016). "Kassina Girard, 1853". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
^"Hyperoliidae". AmphibiaWeb: Information on amphibian biology and conservation. [web application]. Berkeley, California: AmphibiaWeb. 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
^Perfumi M, de Caro G, Panocka I, Polidori C, Massi M (1988). "Effects of kassinin, a tachykinin of the skin of the African frog Kassina senegalensis, on body fluid homeostasis in rats". Pharmacological Research Communications. 20. Suppl 5: 67–70. doi:10.1016/S0031-6989(88)80843-9. PMID3247356.
External links
Grace R, Lynn A, Cowsik S (2001). "Lipid induced conformation of the tachykinin peptide Kassinin". Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. 18 (4): 611–21, 623–5. doi:10.1080/07391102.2001.10506693. PMID11245256. S2CID42266413.
