Aglyptodactylus
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Aglyptodactylus is a genus of frog
s in the family Mantellidae
. These frogs are endemic to Madagascar
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Frog
Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura , formerly referred to as Salientia . Most frogs are characterized by a short body, webbed digits , protruding eyes and the absence of a tail...
s in the family Mantellidae
Mantellidae
Mantellidae is a family of the order Anura. These frogs are found only in Madagascar and Mayotte.The habits, habitat and appearance of these frogs are widely variable. Most species are terrestrial, though some are arboreal or aquatic. Body size ranges from 3 to 10 centimetres in length...
. These frogs are endemic to Madagascar
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
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Species
- Aglyptodactylus laticepsAglyptodactylus laticepsAglyptodactylus laticeps is a species of frog in the Mantellidae family.It is endemic to Madagascar.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and intermittent freshwater marshes.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
Glaw, Vences & Böhme, 1998. - Aglyptodactylus madagascariensisAglyptodactylus madagascariensisAglyptodactylus madagascariensis is a species of frog in the Mantellidae family.It is endemic to Madagascar.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montanes, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marches, plantations , and heavily...
(Duméril, 1853). - Aglyptodactylus securiferAglyptodactylus securiferAglyptodactylus securifer is a species of frog in the Mantellidae family.It is endemic to Madagascar.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, intermittent rivers, swamps, freshwater marshes, and intermittent freshwater marches.It...
Glaw, Vences & Böhme, 1998.