robustus is threatened by habitat loss, but is not considered endangered. Relation with humans This species is roasted and eaten in Cameroon. They are hunted with long spears or machetes. The Bakossi people traditionally believed that the frogs fall from the sky and, when eaten, it would help childless couples become fertile. See also Gerald Durrell References Further reading AmphibiaWeb: Trichobatrachus robustus New Scientist news service: 'Horror frog' breaks own bones to produce claws Retrieved on June 9, 2008. (2008): Concealed weapons: erectile claws in African frogs. biology letters (published online). – PDF External links Hairy Frog – Trichobatrachus robustus, The BioFresh Cabinet of Freshwater Curiosities. Arthroleptidae Amphibians described in 1900 Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Cameroon Amphibians of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Amphibians of Equatorial Guinea Amphibians of Gabon Amphibians of West Africa Taxonomy articles created by Polbot