Precision species identification for rapid environmental assessment
Precision species identification for rapid environmental assessment
Public taxon detections (British Isles)
Turnaround time: 5 business days
The African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) is an invasive amphibian species in the UK, originally introduced in the 20th century through the pet trade and its use in pregnancy testing before modern methods. Native to sub-Saharan Africa, this aquatic frog is highly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of freshwater habitats, including ponds and slow-moving streams. While its UK populations are limited, X. laevis poses ecological risks, as it is a voracious predator of invertebrates and small vertebrates, potentially disrupting native ecosystems. Additional it is a known carrier of the chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), which has contributed to amphibian declines globally. Conservationists monitor its presence to mitigate its ecological impact.
We sell our sampling kits separately from our testing so that our clients have maximum flexibility.
This test needs one of:
As soon as your order is received our system emails you a sample submission form for this test. Please check your junk mail if you haven’t received it within a few minutes of your order.
The email comes with full instructions for submitting your sample to us to ensure the best quality testing.
You will receive your results in your online account.
The testing for detection of this species is carried out via real-time PCR (qPCR), which has the greatest sensitivity and specificity of all eDNA detection methods.
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