Madagascar Jumping Frog (Aglyptodactylus madagascariensis)

About Madagascar Jumping Frog (Aglyptodactylus madagascariensis)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Chordates
• Class: Amphibians
• Order: Toads and Frogs
• Family: Mantellidae

Outside of the breeding season commonly encountered on the forest floor where it escapes with impressing leaps. Explosive breeder, reproduces in temporary stagnant waters after heavy rains. Calling males sit next to or in the water. Eggs are laid into the ponds where the tadpoles develop.

Calls: Slow and loud series of 3-5 pulsed notes.

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