Peracca's Madagascar Frog

Spinomantis peraccae

"Spinomantis peraccae" is a species of frog in the mantellid subfamily Mantellinae. It is endemic to Madagascar and widely distributed in the northern, eastern, and central parts of the island. The specific epithet honours Italian herpetologist Mario Giacinto Peracca. Common name Peracca's Madagascar frog has been coined for it.
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Appearance

Adult males measure 34–44 mm and adult females 39–45 mm in snout–vent length. The snout is rounded. The tympanum is distinct and supra-tympanic fold is prominent. The fingers have expanded discs but no webbing; the toes are webbed but the discs are smaller than those on the fingers. The dorsum is brownish-greenish and has darker blotches. Dorsal skin is rather warty with dark, protruding dots. The lower parts are whitish; there are few dark spots on the throat.

Status

"Spinomantis peraccae" is a locally abundant species, but it is suffering from habitat loss. It occurs in many protected areas. Because of its wide range and large overall population, it is not considered threatened.

Habitat

"Spinomantis peraccae" occurs in pristine rainforest along streams at elevations of 500–2,000 m above sea level. It is arboreal. The eggs are laid on leaves above water. The tadpole develop in slow-flowing streams.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyMantellidae
GenusSpinomantis
SpeciesS. peraccae
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Madagascar