Key Identification Features
- baroni has prominent aposematic features on its forelimbs, hindlimbs, and rostral line.
- The tympanum is distinctly visible.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Mantellidae
Mantellidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Anura, class Amphibia. The family contains 15 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Mantellidae Species
Boophis albilabris (Boulenger, 1888)
Boophis albilabris (Boulenger, 1888)
The white-lipped bright-eyed frog, Boophis albilabris, is an endemic Mantellidae…
Boophis pyrrhus Glaw, Vences, Andreone & Vallan, 2001
Boophis pyrrhus Glaw, Vences, Andreone & Vallan, 2001
Boophis pyrrhus is an endemic Madagascar frog species that lives in eastern rain…
Boophis madagascariensis (Peters, 1874)
Boophis madagascariensis (Peters, 1874)
Boophis madagascariensis is an endemic Madagascar frog in Mantellidae, threatene…
Mantella baroni Boulenger, 1888
Mantella baroni Boulenger, 1888
Mantella baroni, a large aposematic Mantella frog endemic to Madagascar, is ofte…
Mantella aurantiaca Mocquard, 1900
Mantella aurantiaca Mocquard, 1900
Mantella aurantiaca (golden mantella) is a small poisonous aposematic frog nativ…
Guibemantis pulcher (Boulenger, 1882)
Guibemantis pulcher (Boulenger, 1882)
Guibemantis pulcher is a Mantellidae frog endemic to Madagascar, threatened by h…
Aglyptodactylus madagascariensis (Duméril, 1853)
Aglyptodactylus madagascariensis (Duméril, 1853)
The Madagascar jumping frog (Aglyptodactylus madagascariensis) is a Mantellidae …
Boophis tephraeomystax (Duméril, 1853)
Boophis tephraeomystax (Duméril, 1853)
Dumeril's Bright-Eyed Frog is a Mantellidae frog species endemic to Madagascar, …
Laliostoma labrosum (Cope, 1868)
Laliostoma labrosum (Cope, 1868)
Laliostoma labrosum, the Madagascar Bullfrog, is the only species in the monotyp…
Guibemantis liber (Peracca, 1893)
Guibemantis liber (Peracca, 1893)
Guibemantis liber is a Mantellidae frog species endemic to Madagascar, threatene…
Boophis goudotii Tschudi, 1838
Boophis goudotii Tschudi, 1838
Boophis goudotii is a common, habitat-tolerant Malagasy frog collected for human…
Boophis doulioti (Angel, 1934)
Boophis doulioti (Angel, 1934)
Boophis doulioti is a Mantellidae frog species endemic to Madagascar that lives …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Mantellidae?
Mantellidae animals belong to the Anura order in the Animalia kingdom. baroni has prominent aposematic features on its forelimbs, hindlimbs, and rostral line. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Mantellidae?
Mantellidae is classified in the order Anura, class Amphibia, phylum Chordata. The tympanum is distinctly visible.
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