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Golden Mantella

Mantella aurantiaca

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Mantellidae ›Genus: Mantella

About

The golden mantella (Mantella aurantiaca) is a small, terrestrial frog endemic to Madagascar. It has an extremely restricted distribution in three distinct areas centered on the town of Moramanga - Beparasy and Ambohibary Communes, Torotorofotsy Wetland northwest of Andasibe, and in the area of Ambakoana. Mantella aurantiaca is one of Madagascar's most threatened amphibian species due to its limited distribution in an area under tremendous anthropogenic pressure. It may also be threatened by over-collection for the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Mantella?
The scientific name of Golden Mantella is Mantella aurantiaca.
What is the conservation status of Golden Mantella?
The Golden Mantella has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Golden Mantella belong to?
Golden Mantella belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Golden Mantella belong to?
Golden Mantella belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Golden Mantella belong to?
Golden Mantella belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Golden Mantella belong to?
Golden Mantella belongs to the order Anura.
What family does Golden Mantella belong to?
Golden Mantella belongs to the family Mantellidae.
What genus does Golden Mantella belong to?
Golden Mantella belongs to the genus Mantella.