Pandanus frog
A species of Guibemantis Scientific name : Guibemantis pulcher Genus : Guibemantis
Pandanus frog, A species of Guibemantis
Scientific name: Guibemantis pulcher
Genus: Guibemantis
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Description
Guibemantis pulcher is a species of frog in the Mantellidae family. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Pandanus frog's principal nutrition source are small arthropods. They have a particular penchant for insects such as beetles and spiders. Their adaptive feeding habits suit the biodiversity of their rainforest habitat.
Appearance
Pandanus frog is a small-size, slender-bodied frog with smooth, glossy skin. Commonly, it flaunts a striking coloration combination of brown and green with irregular black bands. Its hind legs exhibit orange and black marbling, a notable feature. No significant differences in appearances are observed due to age or gender in this species.
Behavior
Pandanus frog is notable for its solitary, live-bearing reproductive behavior unusual among amphibians. It resides in leaf axils of plants, utilizing them for foraging, mating and reproduction. Recognized for exhibiting diurnal activity patterns, this species primarily feeds on small arthropods. Territory infringement is deterred by vocalizations and aggressive interactions.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Mantellidae Genus
Guibemantis Species
Pandanus frog 
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