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Golden Mantella

Mantella aurantiaca

The Golden Mantella is a bright yellow frog that loves to hop around in the rainforests of Madagascar. Its beautiful color helps it stand out in the lush green surroundings.

Habitat: Rainforests

Appearance

The Golden Mantella is a strikingly small frog, renowned for its brilliant golden-orange to deep orange-red coloration. Its smooth, moist skin lacks patterns, making its vibrant hue especially prominent and different from many camouflaged frogs.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyMantellidaeGenusMantella
Golden Mantella
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Golden Mantella

Category

Amphibians

Rarity

Rare

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Its stunning orange glow is a direct warning to predators: 'I taste bad!'

Mantella tadpoles develop on land and are washed into forest pools by heavy rainfall!

They are one of the most critically endangered frogs on the entire planet!

This tiny frog lives only in a few very small rainforest patches in Madagascar!

Special abilities

Ability

Toxic Warning

Golden Mantella has bright skin colors that act as a visual warning, telling predators it contains toxic compounds.

Ability

Skin Breather

Golden Mantella can breathe through its moist skin, which helps it absorb oxygen underwater and on land.

Ability

Land Egg-Layer

Golden Mantella lays its eggs on land, protected under leaves, which helps keep them safe until rainfall washes tadpoles into water.

Measurements & details

Length
2-3.1 cm
Weight
0.003-0.01 kg
Lifespan
5-8 years
Top Speed
0.5 km/h
Clutch Size
12-50
Metamorphosis
60-90 days

Diet & Feeding

A tiny insect hunter, feasting on small bugs like ants and mites found on the forest floor.

Primary Foods

  • Ants
  • Termites
  • Fruit flies
  • Mites
  • Small beetles

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Big-headed Ant

Pheidole megacephala

A common ant species and primary food source.

eats

Madagascar Termite

Microtermes globicola

Eats various small termites found on the forest floor.

eaten by

Madagascar Hognose Snake

Leioheterodon madagascariensis

A common predator of small frogs in Madagascar.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always wash your hands after touching frogs, as some can be sensitive to skin oils.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Golden Mantella?

2-3.1 cm

How much does Golden Mantella weigh?

0.003-0.01 kg

How long does Golden Mantella live?

5-8 years

How fast can Golden Mantella move?

0.5 km/h

What does Golden Mantella eat?

A tiny insect hunter, feasting on small bugs like ants and mites found on the forest floor.

Where is Golden Mantella usually found?

Rainforests

How does Golden Mantella hunt?

Foraging

How many eggs does Golden Mantella lay?

12-50

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