Climbing Mantella
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Climbing Mantella
Mantella laevigata Methuen &
The Climbing Mantella is a colorful frog that loves to hop around in trees. It has bright colors that help it stay safe from predators.
Habitat: Rainforests
Appearance
The Climbing Mantella has remarkably smooth, often bright yellow, orange, or green skin, sometimes adorned with black markings. Its slender body and prominent eyes give it a distinct appearance compared to other small rainforest frogs.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyMantellidaeGenusMantella
Category
AmphibiansRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Some Mantellas are believed to communicate using calls and even a type of arm-waving!
Their tadpoles grow up in small puddles found inside tree holes or bamboo stems!
These tiny frogs lay eggs on leaves above water, letting their tadpoles splash down when ready!
When threatened, they can sometimes 'play dead' to trick predators into leaving them alone!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Climber
Climbing Mantella has specialized toe pads that help them grip onto smooth, wet leaves and bark, even upside down.
Ability
Living Warning Label
Climbing Mantella has brilliant, contrasting colors that warn predators it is toxic, thanks to its insect diet.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 2-2.8 cm
- Weight
- 0.001-0.002 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-8 years
- Clutch Size
- 12-50
- Metamorphosis
- 45-60 days
Diet & Feeding
This tiny frog loves to munch on small insects and mites it finds creeping in the rainforest.
Age differences: Tadpoles primarily feed on detritus and algae, while adults switch to a diet of small insects.
Primary Foods
- Ants
- Mites
- Termites
- Small Beetles
- Fruit Flies
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Goudot's Tree Snake
Stenophis goudoti
This snake preys on the mantella in its natural habitat.
eaten by
Madagascar Carpenter Ant
Camponotus hova
A primary food source, contributing to the mantella's toxicity.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Rainforest
This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Climbing Mantella?
2-2.8 cm
How much does Climbing Mantella weigh?
0.001-0.002 kg
How long does Climbing Mantella live?
3-8 years
What does Climbing Mantella eat?
This tiny frog loves to munch on small insects and mites it finds creeping in the rainforest.
Where is Climbing Mantella usually found?
Rainforests
How does Climbing Mantella hunt?
Foraging
How many eggs does Climbing Mantella lay?
12-50
How long does Climbing Mantella take to complete metamorphosis?
45-60 days
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