What is another word for Family Pipidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli pˈɪpɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
The Family Pipidae refers to a group of aquatic, tongueless frogs that lack any visible teeth and are found primarily in Africa and South America. This family of frogs is also known by several other names including the African clawed frog, the Xenopus, and the Platanna. The common name "clawed frog" refers to the sharp claws on their front feet, which aid in their burrowing behavior. Another common name, "platanna," comes from Afrikaans and means "flat toad." Although there are several different synonyms for the Family Pipidae, all of these terms refer to the same group of fascinating and distinctive amphibians.
