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Grandidier's madagascar frog

A species of Mantidactylus
Scientific name : Mantidactylus grandidieri Genus : Mantidactylus

Grandidier's madagascar frog, A species of Mantidactylus
Scientific name: Mantidactylus grandidieri
Genus: Mantidactylus
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Grandidier's madagascar frog (Mantidactylus grandidieri) Photo By briangratwicke , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Mantidactylus grandidieri 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 moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

General Info

Lifespan

10-12 years

Diet

Grandidier's madagascar frog is primarily an insectivorous species, with a significant inclination towards live prey. Their diet mainly encompasses a variety of arthropods, especially locusts, ants, beetles, and spiders, implying an essential role in controlling pest populations.

Appearance

Grandidier's madagascar frog is a small, slender frog about 3cm in length, covered in smooth skin. Its base coloration is a blend of dark gray and brown with light spotting and thin, intermittent white stripes. Distinguished features include its large, round eyes, elongated hind legs, and petite toe discs. There are no significant physical variances in color, size, or shape due to age, gender or subspecies.

Behavior

Grandidier's madagascar frog exhibits predominantly terrestrial behaviors, preferring to reside near bodies of water. It boasts a unique mating call, primarily active during the night. Unusually, this amphibian tends to be solitary, interacting with others solely in breeding periods. Notably, grandidier's madagascar frog utilises its vibrant colours as an effective form of camouflage within its tropical rainforest habitat.

Population

Decreasing
Grandidier's madagascar frog (Mantidactylus grandidieri) Grandidier's madagascar frog (Mantidactylus grandidieri) Photo By briangratwicke , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Amphibians
Order
Frogs and toads
Family
Mantellidae
Genus
Mantidactylus
Species
Grandidier's madagascar frog
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