Spiny Rain Frog
Scaphiophryne spinosa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyMicrohylidae (Narrow-mouthed Frogs)
- GenusScaphiophryne
- SpeciesScaphiophryne spinosa (Spiny Rain Frog)
About the Spiny Rain Frog
Scaphiophryne spinosa is a species of frog in the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to eastern Madagascar. It has been considered synonym of Scaphiophryne marmorata, but a revision in 2002 restored its species status. It inhabits pristine rainforests, swampy forests, forest edges, and degraded forests; it is absent from very open areas. Habitat loss is a threat to this species. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spiny Rain 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.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spiny Rain Frog in Ranomafana National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Spiny Rain Frog sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spiny Rain Frog in Ranomafana National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Spiny Rain Frog in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.