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MADAGASCAN POISONOUS FROGS
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Mantella aurantiaca
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Family: Mantellidae
Genus: Mantella
Species: aurantiaca
Common Names
Golden Mantella , Golden Frog , Malagasy Golden Mantella
Countries
Madagascar
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Species Distribution Map
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Taxonomy and Biology
Adult length: 19mm
Description
Entire dorsal surface, flanks and ventral surface colour is uniform
yellow, orange or red ( including legs, arms, fingers, toes, soles and
palms ) with a red calf spot which is most distinct in the more yellowish
or orange coloured specimens. Ventral surface colour is generally slightly
paler than dorsum.
Habitat
Humid montane forest at elevations above about 900 metres.
Habits
Diurnal and terrestrial frog.
Prey
Feeds mainly on ants and termites.
Poison Activity
Poison Type: Pumiliotoxins, Indolizidines,
Quinolizidines
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