Betsileo reed frog
A species of Malagasy reed frogs Scientific name : Heterixalus betsileo Genus : Malagasy reed frogs
Betsileo reed frog, A species of Malagasy reed frogs
Scientific name: Heterixalus betsileo
Genus: Malagasy reed frogs
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Description
Heterixalus betsileo 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 montane forests, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, rural gardens, urban areas, heavily degraded former forests, ponds,
General Info
Lifespan
7-8 years
Diet
Betsileo reed frog feeds primarily on small invertebrates, including arthropods and insects. It is an opportunistic feeder, exhibiting a preference for ants, beetles, and spiders, which it consumes during its nocturnal activities.
Appearance
Betsileo reed frog is a medium-sized frog with a slim build. Its skin is smooth and glossy, predominantly covered in vibrant yellow with distinctive black patches, fitting its habitat in the grasslands of Madagascar. Its limbs are slender, equipped with wide circular webbed feet for efficient swimming. There are no significant physical differences between genders in this species.
Behavior
Betsileo reed frog is a predominantly nocturnal species, active mostly at dusk and dawn. Characteristic behaviors include extensive vocalization by males during mating periods, largely to establish territory. Their social dynamics highlight a tendency towards solitude except for mating rituals. Notably, betsileo reed frog exhibits a peculiar survivability strategy, undergoing a dormant period in dry seasons, thereby conserving energy.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Sedge frogs Genus
Malagasy reed frogs Species
Betsileo reed frog 
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