The Pyxicephalidae are a family of frogs currently found in sub-Saharan Africa.

[1][2] However, in the Eocene, the taxon Thaumastosaurus lived in Europe.

[3] The Pyxicephalidae contain two subfamilies, with a total of 12 genera.

[1][2] This family was formerly considered part of the family Ranidae.

[1] Family Pyxicephalidae