Madagascar brown tree frog
A species of Bright-eyed frogs Scientific name : Boophis madagascariensis Genus : Bright-eyed frogs
Madagascar brown tree frog, A species of Bright-eyed frogs
Scientific name: Boophis madagascariensis
Genus: Bright-eyed frogs
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Description General Info
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Description
Boophis madagascariensis is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, rivers, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Madagascar brown tree frog primarily subsists on a diet of small arthropods, particularly including insects and spiders. This species exhibits a preference for nocturnal hunting, exploiting the abundance of insects active during night-time.
Appearance
Madagascar brown tree frog is a medium-sized frog with a slender, smooth body and prominent, bulging eyes. They exhibit a vibrant green coloration, often with contrasting black or blue spots distributed across their skin. This frog's most distinguishing feature is the bright yellow to orange inner thighs. Their hind limbs are long, well-suited for tree climbing and jumping. There's no significant difference in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Madagascar brown tree frog is a nocturnal, tree-dwelling species noted for its communal, mating displays. It is known for its distinct vocalizations, which males use to attract females. Moreover, these frogs show marked territoriality, defending feeding and breeding spaces against rivals. Madagascar brown tree frog exhibits exceptional adaptability to its rainforest habitat with behaviors like specialized foraging practices.
Population
Decreasing
Photo By Bernard DUPONT , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Mantellidae Genus
Bright-eyed frogs Species
Madagascar brown tree frog