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MADAGASCAN POISONOUS FROGS
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Mantella viridis
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Family: Mantellidae
Genus: Mantella
Species: viridis
Common Names
Green Mantella , Green Golden Frog
Countries
Madagascar
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Species Distribution Map
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Taxonomy and Biology
Adult length: 22mm
Description
Dorsal surface colour is green, yellowish green or greyish green.
Flanks are black ( at least anteriorly ) and the border between dorsum
and flanks is sharply defined. A white to pale green labial line is
present on the upper lip and extends to the arm. Ventral surface colour
is black with blue spotting, speckling or mottling and usually with
a blue semicircular marking on the lower lip. Throat is black with some
blue spotting. Legs are usually green sometimes with a bluish tint and
sometimes stippled or mottled. Fingers and toes are usually green with
or without stippling or mottling. Palms and soles are usually black.
Habitat
Tropical rainforest at elevations below 500 metres.
Habits
Diurnal and terrestrial frog.
Prey
Feeds mainly on ants and termites.
Poison Activity
Poison Type: Pumiliotoxins, Indolizidines,
Quinolizidines
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