Madagascar Jumping Frog
Aglyptodactylus madagascariensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyMantellidae (Mantellas)
- GenusAglyptodactylus (Madagascar Jumping Frogs)
- SpeciesAglyptodactylus madagascariensis (Madagascar Jumping Frog)
About the Madagascar Jumping Frog
Aglyptodactylus madagascariensis is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae known commonly as the Madagascar jumping frog. It is endemic to Madagascar, where it has a wide distribution across the eastern side of the island. A. madagascariensis is a complex of various species which occur in different elevational ranges and different areas of Eastern Madagascar.
This frog is common and forms large groups during its mating season, when it breeds "explosively". It lives in the leaf litter of tropical forest habitat, and it can utilize disturbed habitat and plantations. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Madagascar Jumping Frog in Ranomafana National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.