Golden Mantella
Golden mantella is a small species of frog endemic to Madagascar. The species is terrestrial and diurnal. The frog possesses skin toxins which it derives from its diet.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Lissamphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Suborder | Neobatrachia |
| Family | Mantellidae |
| Subfamily | Mantellinae |
| Genus | Mantella |
| Scientific Name | Mantella aurantiaca |
| Size | 2 to 2.6 cm |
| Weight | Around 2 oz |
| Color | Uniform yellow, red or orange |
| Distribution | Madagascar |
| Habitat | Among vegetation in swampy areas, rainforests |
| Diet | Mites, flies, ants, collembolans |
| Hibernation Fact | Undergoes hibernation |
| Predators | Small mammals, birds, snakes |
| Breeding Season | After the first sufficient rains of the year |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 12 to 30 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 2 weeks |
| Reproductive Age | 12 to 14 months |
| Average Lifespan | Around 8 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Critically Endangered |
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