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Frogs
Frogs are the only amphibians found on Madagascar. Currently, around 240 species have been described, but once cataloguing is complete, the island’s final total is likely to exceed 400 species. A staggering 99% of these are endemic. The humid rainforests harbour the greatest diversity, but a significant number of species live in dry areas and many of these become seasonally dormant.
Golden Mantella (Mantella auriantaca), from Torotorofotsy Marshes, near Andasibe, Madagascar.
Green Tree Frog (Boophis luteus) in rainforest. Mantadia National Park, Madagascar.
Madagascar Tree Frog (Boophis madagascariensis) active at night. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar.
Marbled Burrowing Frog (Scaphiophryne madagascariensis). Ankaratra, Madagascar.
Painted Burrowing Frog (Scaphiophryne gottlebei). Isalo National Park, Southern Madagascar
Painted Mantella (Mantella madagascariensis).Ranomafana National Park, South East Madagascar.
Painted Mantellas (Mantella baroni). Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Eastern Madagascar.
Reed Frog (Heterixalus alboguttatus). Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar.
Madagascar Reed Frog (Heterixalus madagascariensis). Masoala National Park, Madagascar
Madagascar Reed Frog (Heterixalus madagascariensis). Masoala National Park, Madagascar
Skinned endemic frogs (Mantidactylus grandidieri) and freshwater crayfish on sale on market stall in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Spotted Tree Frog (Boophis rappoides). Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Eastern Madagascar.
