Spinomantis fimbriatus

Spinomantis fimbriatus

''Spinomantis fimbriatus'' is a species of frog in the Mantellid subfamily Mantellinae, endemic to Madagascar.
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Distribution

The species is endemic to Madagascar. It has been recorded from Andasibe in eastern Madagascar, north to Masoala, Anjanaharibe and Marojejy in northeastern Madagascar. Its natural habitats are pritine subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests at elevations of 500-1,000 m.

Status

While ''S. fimbriatus'' is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN due to its abundant populations throughout its range, the species is likely under some pressure from loss of its forest habitat to agriculture, settlements, and timber and charcoal production, and the spread of invasive plants like eucalyptus.

Habitat

The species is endemic to Madagascar. It has been recorded from Andasibe in eastern Madagascar, north to Masoala, Anjanaharibe and Marojejy in northeastern Madagascar. Its natural habitats are pritine subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests at elevations of 500-1,000 m.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyMantellidae
GenusSpinomantis
SpeciesS. fimbriatus
Photographed in
Madagascar