Whitebelly reed frog
A species of Malagasy reed frogs Scientific name : Heterixalus alboguttatus Genus : Malagasy reed frogs
Whitebelly reed frog, A species of Malagasy reed frogs
Scientific name: Heterixalus alboguttatus
Genus: Malagasy reed frogs
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Description
Heterixalus alboguttatus is a species of frogs in the Hyperoliidae family endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, heavily degraded former forests, ponds, irrigated land, and seasonally flooded agricultural land.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Whitebelly reed frog primarily feeds on invertebrates, with a strong preference for insects. The specifics of its diet heavily feature various arthropods, accentuating its role as a voracious insectivore in its ecosystem.
Appearance
Whitebelly reed frog is a small-medium sized frog with a rounded, sleek body. Its skin is smooth and wet, contributing to its shiny appearance. It boasts a bright green main coloration, accented with white specks scattered throughout. Notably, it lacks any large distinguishing features such as horns or long tails. There are no significant variations between genders or age groups in terms of appearance.
Behavior
Whitebelly reed frog is a nocturnal creature characterized by meticulous grooming, during which it thoroughly cleanses its skin. Its social life involves solitary existence with occasional skirmishes for territory during the mating season. Notably, whitebelly reed frog has a distinctive mating call. Its survival tactics in its natural habitat involve random hopping, maximizing chances of avoiding predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Sedge frogs Genus
Malagasy reed frogs Species
Whitebelly reed frog 
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