Beautiful mantella
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Species: | M. pulchra
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Mantella pulchra Parker, 1925
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The Beautiful Mantella (Mantella pulchra) 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 swamps, and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. It may be threatened by the pet trade, but to little is known about commercial collection.
References
- Raxworthy, C. & Glaw, F. 2004. Mantella pulchra. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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Categories:
- IUCN Red List vulnerable species
- Mantellidae stubs
- Mantella
- Amphibians of Madagascar
- Endemic fauna of Madagascar
- Species endangered by grazing
- Species endangered by subsistence agriculture
- Species endangered by logging for timber
- Species endangered by logging for charcoal
- Species endangered by invasive species
- Species endangered by urbanization
- Species endangered by habitat fragmentation
- Species endangered by the pet trade