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Madagascar bullfrog

A species of Laliostoma
Scientific name : Laliostoma labrosum Genus : Laliostoma

Madagascar bullfrog, A species of Laliostoma
Scientific name: Laliostoma labrosum
Genus: Laliostoma
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Madagascar bullfrog (Laliostoma labrosum) Photo By see authorization , used under CC-BY-SA-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Laliostoma labrosum is a species of frog in the Mantellidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Laliostoma. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, intermittent freshwater marshes, hot deserts, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, urban areas, ponds, seasonally flooded agricultural land,

General Info

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

Madagascar bullfrog is a carnivorous species known for its dietary preference for insects. Predominantly, it consumes beetles and ants, along with other small arthropods to satisfy its nutritional needs.

Appearance

Madagascar bullfrog is a small frog species with a slender, elongated body and a pointed snout. Its upper parts are forest-green to brown, often with irregular light yellow spots, while the underside is clear white. Adults have a distinctively deep groove running from its nostril to its eye, a feature not seen in juveniles or females. The skin is smooth, ideal for its semi-aquatic habitat.

Behavior

Madagascar bullfrog exhibits mainly nocturnal habits and is an adept climber. It uses its enlarged lower lip to snag prey, often insects. This solitary species displays strong territoriality, usually demonstrated through aggressive physical encounters with trespassers. Its unique bouncing locomotion contributes to its survival by confusing and escaping predators.

Population

Stable
Madagascar bullfrog (Laliostoma labrosum) Madagascar bullfrog (Laliostoma labrosum) Photo By see authorization , used under CC-BY-SA-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Amphibians
Order
Frogs and toads
Family
Mantellidae
Genus
Laliostoma
Species
Madagascar bullfrog
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