Boulenger's Madagascar Frog

Boophis tephraeomystax

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Anura · Mantellidae

About

Dumeril's Bright-Eyed Frog is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, rivers, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, urban areas, heavily degraded former forests, and seasonally flooded agricultural land.

Fun Fact

This nocturnal Malagasy tree frog has evolved independently in Madagascar's unique ecosystem for 80 million years, making it a critical piece of island biogeography.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Madagascar.

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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