mantella baroni ( common names baron 's mantella , variegated golden frog or madagascar poison frog ) is a species of frog in the mantellidae family .

the species was described by george albert boulenger in 1888 , who named it after its collector , richard baron .

it is endemic to madagascar .

its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests , subtropical or tropical moist montane forests , rivers , and degraded former forest .

although it has been classified as least concern species by the iucn due to its relatively wide distribution , it is threatened by habitat loss .

it is listed on cites appendix ii .

mantella baroni

mantella baroni grows to between 0 . 9 and 1 . 2 inches in length .
mantella bernhardi is the smallest mantella , ranging between three - fourths and 1 inch in length .
the “blushing mantella” is sold as a color variety of mantella expectata , but its status still remains unclear .
this beautiful pattern is present on both species though they are not closely related . to tell the two apart , examine their throats . mantella madagascariensis has a sky - blue , horseshoe - shaped marking . mantella baroni has a single dot or solid - black throat . additionally , the red on the limbs of m . madagascariensis extends fully through its thighs , but the color stops at the joint on m . baroni .
mantella laevigata is the only nonterrestrial mantella . its enlarged toe pads enable it to climb into small tree holes and bamboo wells , where they breed .
the island of madagascar is home to more than 220 species of frogs found nowhere else in the world , including the 16 described mantella species . mantella aurantiaca .
mantella ' milotympanum ' is very different in both appearance and behaviour from m . aurantiaca
mantella baroni grows to between 0 . 9 and 1 . 2 inches in length , and a mature m . madagascariensis is between 0 . 8 and 1 . 1 inches . although m . baroni has a large distribution throughout the remaining forests in eastern madagascar , m . madagascariensis has a smaller range and is confined to primary rain forest . both species are often found near streams and exist sympatrically in at least one location . both are rarely bred in captivity , and imports are frequently mixed up together under the all - inclusive common name “painted mantella . ”
mantella baroni was first described by boulenger ( 1888 ) . it is a member of the m . cowani species group ( goodman and benstead 2003 ) . there is a report of hybridization with m . cowani in the wild , at a locality near antoetra ( andreone et al . 2005 ) .
with a range in northern madagascar , mantella nigricans can be found streamside at the forest’s edge .
the largest of the mantellas , mantella viridis can reach up to 1 . 2 inches in length .
one mantella species , m . laevigata , also shares the trait of providing parental care in common with dendrobatids . mantella laevigata females feed infertile eggs to their tadpoles to ensure they get the food they need .
mantella baroni is listed as a species of “least concern” because it occupies a sizeable range , is tolerant to habitat change , and is thought to be present in high population densities . it occurs in several protected areas , including three national parks ( ranomafana , mantadia and andringitra , and the pic ivohibe special reserve ( iucn 2008 ) .
mantella baroni boulenger , 1888 , ann . mag . nat . hist . , ser . 6 , 1 : 106 . holotype : bmnh 1947 . 2 . 7 . 19 ( formerly 84 . 12 . 22 . 50 ) according to vences , glaw , and böhme , 1999 , alytes , 17 : 23 . type locality :
madagascar
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mantella pulchra is a shy , seldom kept species . it also appears to be tolerant of a wide range of temperatures
mantella baroni is an active diurnal forager ( clark et al . 2005 ) . it consumes a greater number of prey , as well as larger prey , than do other species of mantella ( clark et al . 2006 ) . adult m . baroni consume various arthropods , with ants contributing the largest percentage of the diet ( odierna et al . 2001 ) . ingestion of ants , beetles , and mites creates high alkaloid concentrations in the frog’s skin , making it toxic to predators ( odierna et al . 2001 ) . although ants are the primary prey , the majority of toxins come from mites ( daly et al . 2007 ) . the bright colors of m . baroni are thus aposematic and serve as a warning sign of their toxicity ( clark et al . 2005 ) . the mechanism that the frog uses to sequester these alkaloids is unknown ( clark et al . 2005 ) . alkaloid composition can vary both temporally and geographically in this species ( daly et al . 2007 ; clark et al . 2006 ) .
also confusingly similar in appearance are the two painted mantellas : m . baroni and m . madagascariensis . dorsally , both have elegant lime - green blotches where their limbs attach to their bodies , and these blotches contrast with their black dorsum and striking orange and black legs .
phrynomantis maculatus thominot , 1889 , bull . soc . philomath . , paris , ser . 8 , 1 : 27 . syntypes : mnhnp ( 4 specimens ) according to the original publication ; mnhnp 6807a - d ( 4 specimens ) according to guibé , 1950
1948
, cat . types amph . mus . natl . hist . nat . : 33 . mnhnp 1991 . 2854 ( formerly 6807a ) designated lectotype by glaw and vences , 1994 , fieldguide amph . rept . madagascar , ed . 2 : 403 . type locality :
l ' ile de la réunion
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nosy komba ( dubious )
by glaw and vences , 1992 , fieldguide amph . rept . madagascar : 279 . synonymy ( with mantella cowanii ) by guibé , 1964 , senckenb . biol . , 45 : 259 - 264 ; guibé , 1978 , bonn . zool . monogr . , 11 : 83 . synonymy with mantella baroni as by boulenger , 1890 , zool . rec . , 26 : 21 ; ( with mantella baroni as mantella madagascariensis ) glaw and vences , 1994 , fieldguide amph . rept . madagascar , ed . 2 : 403 .
highly desirable for its bright - blue legs and lemon - colored dorsum , mantella expectata has colors that can fade during a simulated rainy season .
see vences , glaw , and böhme , 1999 , alytes , 17 : 3 - 72 , for discussion of confusion surrounding type allocation and nomenclature . removed from the synonymy of mantella cowanii by glaw and vences , 1994 , fieldguide amph . rept . madagascar , ed . 2 : 403 ( as mantella madagascariensis , a nomen dubium ) where it had been placed by methuen and hewitt , 1913 , ann . transvaal mus . , 4 : 57 . in the mantella cowani group according to vences , glaw , and böhme , 1999 , alytes , 17 : 3 - 72 , and glaw and vences , 2006 , organisms divers . evol . , electron . suppl . , 11 ( 1 ) : 2 . staniszewski , 2001 , mantellas : 154 - 158 , provided an account . rabemananjara , chiari , ramilijaona , and vences , 2007 , frontiers zool . , 4 : 1 - 10 , suggested on the basis of molecular evidence that mantella baroni is just a northern color morph of mantella cowanii , but hesitated to formalize the taxonomic change . glaw and vences , 2007 , field guide amph . rept . madagascar , ed . 3 : 194 - 195 , provided an account .
lastly , there’s mantella haraldmeieri . found in the far southeast of madagascar , they live in humid rain forests often along streams . copper - colored hind limbs contrast with the mint - green of their upper forearms and brown body . mantella haraldmeieri measures between 0 . 8 and 1 . 1 inches in length . they are not often seen in captivity .
sadly , 10 of the 16 mantella species are considered threatened with extinction by the world conservation union because of their small distribution and declining populations . habitat destruction is the largest problem facing the genus as agriculture , logging , charcoal production and livestock grazing eat away at the last mantella habitats . collection of frogs for the pet trade has also notably affected these frogs .
22 - 30mm . patterned largely in black with orange or red bands around the limbs . this species is much shyer athan the closely related m . baroni and rarely ventures from the preferred humid , leafy base of the vivarium apart from the odd bold male specimen in search of a female . males are quite vocal , the call being reminiscent of a slower crickets chirrup . breeding is quite a frequent occurrence in captivity with 40 or so eggs being nestled in damp leaves or moss . temperature - wise it prefers slightly higher than that described for the golden mantella although it is quite tolerant of low temperatures as long as there is sufficient cover .
mantella manery differs by having a white frenal stripe and dark - brown body . described in 1999 , only a couple of the frogs have been recorded where they were found in primary forest near a stream .
20 - 25mm . confusion reigns with this species as most were imported as mantella cowanii before 1994 . it is easy to distinguish because its dorsum ( particularly is head ) possesses a silvery brown sheen . the flanks nearly always have lime green or blue patches . it is a plump but extremely agile species and is certainly the most nervy mantella although it often searches for food in open daylight and males are quite bold when excited . i have found that it thrives in conditions similar to the golden mantella although it is more tolerant of warm temperatures . breeding is rather infrequent mainly because females are not easily coaxed into producing eggs .
two other mantella frogs largely brown in color are m . betsileo and m . ebenaui . the two appear nearly identical with russet to copper - colored backs , black flanks and grayish limbs . both grow to about 0 . 8 inches long . it’s not possible to tell them apart based on appearance alone . mantella ebenaui lives in lowland rain forests , tree plantations and human - altered forests in the north of the island . mantella betsileo occurs farther south with few known populations . at this time , all brown mantellas found for sale are normally sold as m . betsileo , but i speculate that many are in fact m . ebenaui .
that was 1996 . it was my introduction to the genus mantella , a fascinating group of frogs endemic to the island of madagascar . with their bright aposematic coloration and diurnal behavior , mantellas have become popular vivarium subjects .
mantellas such as this mantella pulchra , have a tremendous appetite . feed them small crickets , flightless fruit flies , termites , roach nymphs , small spiders , rice - flower beetle larvae , small waxworms and other available invertebrates .
marojezy mantella ( mantella sp . ) to 30mm . from the marojezy mountains in extreme north - east madagascar . discovered in 1993 . it differs mainly in having a white line around the lip , a horseshoe - shaped marking on the throat ( absent in mantella laevigata ) and specialized digits are absent . this species is not known to actively climb ( it is placed here because of its syntopic relationship with the former species and eggs are always deposited on the ground . it particularly inhabits the cool , stony mountain brooks where it is known to feed on small crustaceans that crawl out onto the rocks . i know of someone who feeds this species water shrimp ( asellus ) native to the beds of our own uk brooks . overall it is a slimmer species than the climbing mantella and can attain 32mm . requires a temperature no greater than 74°f . ( preferably cooler ) in captivity due to its high altitude distribution .
one mantella appearing in the pet trade in the recent past is often sold as a color variety of m . expectata or under the common name “blushing mantella . ” these frogs have markings similar to m . expectata , but the yellow of the dorsum is replaced by an orange that fades to deep crimson posteriorly . the legs are also different , not blue but gray and sometimes splashed with the same crimson found on the dorsum . the status of this frog’s species remains unclear .
mantella nigricans has a large range in northern madagascar , but it has only been exported in small numbers and is uncommon in captivity . this frog is a streamside species , living at the forest edge often near water . colored walnut - brown and lime - green , these frogs appear at first glance like an unusually green m . pulchra . mantella nigricans grows to 1 . 1 inches . particularly bold in captivity , males call relentlessly after feeding or misting with a metallic - sounding chirp .
references rabemananjara , f . c . e . , y . chiari , o . ravoahangimalala ramilijaona & m . vences . 2007 . evidence for recent gene flow between north - eastern and south - eastern madagascar from a phylogeography of the mantella cowani group . – frontiers in zoology 4 : article 1 . vences , m . , f . glaw & w . böhme . 1999 . a review of the genus mantella ( anura , ranidae , mantellinae ) : taxonomy , distribution and conservation of malagasy poison frogs . – alytes 17 ( 1 - 2 ) : 3 - 72 .
male m . baroni emit an intense sequence of short , single - click notes , calling during the day from refuges under grass , bushes , and rocks ( glaw and vences 2007 ) . mantelline frogs lack amplexus ( glaw and vences 2007 ) . females lay eggs on land ( clark et al . 2005 ) . the eggs are unpigmented and always found close to water ( clark et al . 2005 ) . females can lay up to 130 eggs in one clutch ( clark et al . 2005 ) . when the eggs develop into tadpoles , the tadpoles are washed away by rain into a nearby body of water ( goodman and benstead 2003 ) .
the only nonterrestrial member of the genus is m . laevigata . with their enlarged toe pads , they can climb to the small tree holes and bamboo wells in which they breed . mantella laevigata can grow to 1 . 1 inches in length . two - tone in pear - green and black , they resemble the closely related m . manery .
15 - 18mm so different in appearance and behaviour to m . aurantiaca that it must merit being raised to specific status . occurring in the fiherenana valley in central east madagascar it requires slightly higher temperatures ( 70°f . minimum ) than the golden mantella . its size makes it the smallest subspecies / species of the mantellas . the dorsum is a slightly drab orange ( males brighter than females ) while the venter is a greenish yellow ( orange yellow in m . aurantiaca ) . this species is overall much slimmer than the golden mantella , the eyes are oblong rather than round and the skin is much more granular . raised veins are apparent on the hind limbs , as its name suggests the eardrum ( tympanum ) is black as is the nostril region and there is a black line apparent from the eye to the nostril . perhaps most significantly is its very nervous disposition and semi - nocturnal behaviour . in addition males are amongst the most vociferous of the mantellas and will call for many hours . i have just had a spawning from the species and the eggs are quite different from the golden mantella possessing a yellowish - brown nucleus and measuring only 1mm in diameter .
the island of madagascar is home to more than 220 species of frogs found nowhere else in the world , including the 16 described mantella species . most live in the eastern tropical forests , but species also inhabit drier regions in the western half of the island . some , such as m . ebenaui , are adaptable and reside in dry woods , rain forests and degraded habitat within their range , but most mantellas are specific to where they live and have small restricted distributions .
the big daddy of mantella frogs is m . viridis . the species can reach 1 . 2 inches and has a stocky , robust body structure . similar to that of m . crocea , its pattern is a solid - green body interrupted by a black face mask . these frogs are restricted to extreme northern madagascar , where they live near seasonal streams in dry forests . in captivity they can take relatively large food items and greedily devour half - inch - long crickets .
one highly prized species is m . expectata . it displays remarkable sky - blue legs and a contrasting lemon - yellow dorsum . these frogs measure between 0 . 8 and 1 inch in length . in captivity , my group displays these attractive colors when kept in drier conditions . when exposed to a simulated rainy season , they fade to a less attractive steel - blue and mustard - yellow . mantella expectata is limited to the dry southwest of madagascar mostly near seasonal streams and rocky canyons .
opposite the striking appearance of m . cowani is the mildly patterned m . bernhardi . mainly black with hints of gray on the head , this is the smallest mantella species . it often only grows to 0 . 7 of an inch in length . it has a unique trill - like call , consisting of several clicks strung together . all other male mantellas produce one or two notes . only a handful of m . bernhardi populations are known to occur in lowland rain forests of southeast madagascar .
of all madagascar’s frogs , mantella aurantiaca is the most recognized . varying in shades of orange and red , they are hardy in captivity when provided with cool conditions , meaning the temperature in their enclosure rarely rises above 75 degrees fahrenheit . they live in several swamp forests in east - central madagascar , and adults measure between 0 . 8 and 1 . 2 inches . at this time they are not exported for the pet trade , but captive - bred frogs are periodically available from breeders and dealers .
a third frog sometimes confused with the two painted mantellas is m . pulchra . although somewhat variable in the wild , most imported frogs of this species look like a messy , faded version of m . madagascariensis with the contrasting orange and black legs replaced by a pattern of browns . brown is also present on the dorsum and usually fades to light tan at the very tip of the head . mantella pulchra measures between 0 . 8 and 1 inch , and it lives in moist forests in northeastern madagascar often near streams or swamps . they have a reputation for being rather shy in captivity , but they gladly come out in the open when offered food .
the most remarkably patterned mantella is m . cowani , which is dressed in black and contrasting neon red , orange or yellow . these frogs reach between 0 . 9 and 1 . 1 inches in length . their eye - catching patterns fueled a demand for the species far greater than its dwindling wild populations could support , and in 2003 all exports were fortunately stopped . habitat destruction also has taken a large toll on m . cowani , and it is now confined to small strips of forest along streams in the central highlands . in captivity , the frog is sensitive to even moderately warm temperatures . some people report frequent exposure to temperatures above 70 degrees can cause heat stress and death . for this reason , m . cowani must be kept in a cool basement or air - conditioned room .
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justification : listed as least concern in view of its relatively wide distribution , tolerance of a degree of habitat modification and presumed large population .
this species is broadly distributed in east - central madagascar from fierenana south to andringitra , at 600 - 1 , 400 m asl ( andreone et al . 2007 ) .
it is a terrestrial rainforest species . it has also been found outside forest in slash - and - burn areas , even at considerable distance from forest . it probably cannot tolerate the complete opening up of the habitat . the eggs are laid on land , and the larvae are washed by rain into streams , where they develop .
this species is found in the international pet trade but not at levels that constitute a serious threat .
although somewhat adaptable , deforestation caused by urbanization , agriculture ( including slash and burn agricultural practices ) and logging does affect it adversely . it is in the international pet trade , but this is unlikely to be a serious threat .
species in this genus have tested positive for batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ( bd ) , however currently there have been no negative effects observed within amphibian populations in madagascar suggesting the bd strain has a low virulence level ( bletz et al . 2015 ) .
conservation actions this species occurs in the ranomafana , mantadia and andringitra national parks , and in the pic ivohibe special reserve . it is listed on cites appendix ii . conservation needed a carefully regulated trade is the best management option for this species . research needed further research is essential to fully understand the distribution , origin , type and virulence of bd lineages found in madagascar ( bletz et al . 2015 ) .
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is a small frog , with adults measuring 22 - 30 mm in snout - vent length . the head , dorsum , and flanks are solid black . a yellowish rostral stripe is apparent , generally ending past the eye . the front limb and femur are yellow to greenish in appearance , with this coloration continuing up the flanks into a large , rounded flank blotch . these flank blotches will sometimes expand dorsally across the back and connect to the opposite side blotch , resulting in a more yellow dorsum ( this is most often seen in
from the andringitra region ) . hindlimbs ( tibia , tarsus , and foot ) are orange with irregular black stripes . there are no flashmarks on the lower hindlimbs , in contrast to those of
. the venter , throat , and limbs are black and marked with a few yellow to greenish , rarely blue blotches . the throat has one circular marking , but may be all black . the iris is black ( glaw and vences 2007 ) .
this species is found only in east - central madagascar , from fierenana south to andringitra , at an elevation of 600 - 1 , 200m ( iucn 2008 ) .
occupies a number of habitats including swamp forests , semi - arid streambeds , bamboo groves , and streamside forests ( andriantsiferana et al . 2006 ) in the rainforest it is often found close to rivers and streams ( goodman and benstead 2003 ; glaw and vences 2007 ) , but it has also been found in slash - and - burn areas away from rainforest ( iucn 2008 ) .
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peering through a small aquarium’s water - stained glass , i spotted what i had saved my allowance for weeks to buy . a tiny frog poked its head out from a pile of moss in the corner and hopped toward the front of the tank chasing an unsuspecting cricket . this beauty was the lone orange frog of several assorted mantellas this local pet store had left . i brought it home and placed it into a heavily planted terrarium . then i sat down in front of the enclosure and eagerly watched as the frog explored its new surroundings .
it’s a thrill to watch a group of them interact . males wrestle each other over territory or call from atop leaf litter in the cage . not only is their captive behavior interesting but also their natural history . get to know these unique amphibians and you , too , will likely become passionate about the poison frogs of madagascar .
mantellas are most active during the wettest time of year : december to february . during this time males call loudly to defend territory , and females feed on ants , mites and other small invertebrates in preparation for breeding .
most species breed near streams . eggs are laid nearby on land , usually in moist depressions . the water from heavy rain then flushes the developing tadpoles into nearby pools of water .
when the rain stops and the cooler dry months follow , mantellas become less active . the severity of this dry season varies in different parts of madagascar . some mantellas , such as m . milotympanum , aestivate in extreme conditions until the weather improves ; others simply become less visible and live among leaf litter on the forest floor waiting for rain to return .
often associated with the similarly small and colorful south american poison frogs of the dendrobatidae family , mantellas also possess poisonous alkaloids in their skin . however , mantellas seem to loose their toxicity in captivity over time . although not very dangerous to humans , contact with the frogs should be avoided .
although they share many things in common with dendrobatids , mantellas are not closely related to them . they are placed within the anuran subfamily mantellinae . their taxonomy seems to constantly be under revision , and it has changed considerably during the past two decades . currently , there are 16 recognized species . many other mantellas appearing different from the described species exist , but work still needs to be done in order to determine their official status .
once thought to be a color variety of m . aurantiaca , m . milotympanum can be distinguished by its smaller size ( usually 0 . 7 to 0 . 9 inches ) , granular skin and black tympanums . the species is only known to occur in several pockets of gallery forest near swamps , and it’s also critically endangered , yet it still sporadically appears in the pet trade . golden and lime - green frogs exist , which otherwise appear identical to m . milotympanum , but await further research .
female m . crocea grow close to an inch in length , but males may mature at only 0 . 7 inches .
closely related to m . milotympanum is m . crocea . colored yellow , khaki - brown or bronze , the frog’s monotone color is broken by a chocolate face mask , and often brown speckling on the dorsum and limbs . female m . crocea grow close to an inch in length , but males may mature at only 0 . 7 inches . these frogs have a tiny distribution , and inhabit forests similar to and near those of m . aurantiaca and m . milotympanum in east - central madagascar . in captivity , they are hardy as long as they are not exposed to temperatures above the mid to high 70s .
once thought to be a color variety of m . aurantiaca , m . milotympanum can be distinguished by its smaller size ( usually 0 . 7 to 0 . 9 inches ) , granular skin and black tympanums .
wild mantellas are particularly sensitive when first acquired , and they usually arrive malnourished and with parasites . for this reason , quarantine newly imported frogs for several weeks or months in simple housing . monitor them carefully , and treat problems with the necessary medication as advised by a veterinarian . after this acclimation period they can be moved to more permanent setups .
although the overwhelming majority of mantellas found for sale are wild - caught , breeding does occur in captivity . talk to people at a local herpetological society and search the internet to locate the captive - bred species you are looking for .
a standard 15 - gallon aquarium lined with an inch of wetted sphagnum moss , a few pieces of cork bark , artificial plants and a small , shallow water bowl are sufficient for a group of six frogs . moist paper towels can be used as an alternative to moss , but it must be changed frequently , sometimes daily , to ensure the frogs’ health . sphagnum moss should be taken out and rinsed periodically , and replace it as needed .
because of these frogs’ territorial behavior , provide sufficient hide spots , so all frogs feel secure . artificial or live plants , pieces of cork bark , crumpled and moist paper towel , driftwood , or film canisters are all good options .
alternatively , living terraria can be created to house mantellas . the bacteria and live plants in these systems help break down waste and minimize the amount of work needed to maintain them . it can be more difficult to monitor mantellas in these complex setups , but the aesthetics of a carefully designed terrarium outweigh this for some people .
a basic terrarium design consists of a drainage layer ( gravel , leca or a false - bottom of some sort ) , followed by nylon mesh . several inches of soil and leaf litter are placed atop the mesh . avoid potting soil because the added chemical fertilizers may irritate or harm mantellas . instead , opt for a pre - mixed soil blend from a pet store or terrarium supply company . tropical plants will grow well in this substrate , but remember to first rinse them thoroughly before placing them in the enclosure to remove pesticides . use driftwood or cork - bark tubes to create dramatic effects and provide the frogs with places to perch .
if live plants are grown within the enclosure , make sure the lighting provided does not overheat the cage .
whether choosing a simple setup or living terrarium , a temperature range between 65 and 75 degrees works well . some species , such as m . aurantiaca , m . cowani and m . crocea , are particularly sensitive to warm temperatures , and they quickly decline in health when exposed to them . others , such as m . expectata and m . laevigata , prefer temperatures several degrees warmer than the aforementioned range . daytime highs can reach nearly 80 degrees .
if live plants are grown within the enclosure , make sure the lighting provided does not overheat the cage . allow the humidity level to remain high most of the time , particularly when temperatures are on the warmer side . achieve this by using glass or plastic wrap to seal sections of a screen cover and misting the cage as needed . some species from drier regions of madagascar , such as m . expectata and m . viridis , may prefer less humid conditions than rain forest species , such as m . madagascariensis or m . nigricans .
mantellas have a tremendous appetite . feed them small crickets , flightless fruit flies , termites , roach nymphs , small spiders , rice - flower beetle larvae , small waxworms and other available invertebrates .
feed the frogs twice a week or in small quantities daily , and offer anywhere from two to 10 food items per frog depending on the kind and size of the feeders , and the frequency with which you feed the frogs . use high - quality vitamin and mineral supplements so the frogs’ nutritional requirements are met . alternately , use a calcium and multivitamin supplement lightly on food during most feedings .
acclimated , healthy mantellas make wonderful captives . their fascinating behavior , and the bright contrasting colors and patterns of many species , make them an ideal candidate for the tropical terrarium . male frogs engage in charming territorial conflicts involving calling and sometimes even physical combat depending on the species . predominately diurnal , they spend much of the day hunting for food and patrolling their territory , and you can easily view this interesting behavior .
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frost , darrel r . 2004 . amphibian species of the world : an online reference . version 3 . 0 ( 22 august , 2004 ) . electronic database accessible at urltoken american museum of natural history , new york , usa
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frost , darrel r . 2009 . amphibian species of the world : an online reference . version 5 . 3 ( 12 february , 2009 ) . electronic database accessible at urltoken american museum of natural history , new york , usa
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eggs are best left in situ until the well - formed tadpoles are ready to hatch out which is usually after the 2 - 6 day mark . mist them regularly to ensure they do not dry out . hatching is a critical time in the development . somehow the eggs need to be submersed in water so that tadpoles can wriggle free . however where eggs are situated in holes or crevice or they are adhered to the underside of rocks or bark they can be difficult to remove manually without crushing the tadpoles themselves . if this is the case either remove the entire log , rock etc . and submerse in water , or remove adult mantellas and begin to fill up the aquarium or glass tray .
this group consist of some of the most beautiful of the mantellas and also some of the most confusing in terms of taxonomy .
21 - 29mm discovered in 1981 in the extreme south - east of the madagascar and is rarely imported into the hobby probably due to the lack of demand . distinguished from the very similar
by the heart - shaped marking on the brownish dorsum . the front limbs also tend to be a whitish - green and the hind - limbs a dull orange . it produces relatively large clutches of 60 or more yellowish - white eggs .
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aboma etheostoma , the scaly boy , is a species of goby native to the pacific coast of central america from mexico to panama .

this species is the only known member of its genus .

aboma etheostoma

what type of species is aboma etheostoma ? below , you will find the taxonomic groups the aboma etheostoma species belongs to .
which photographers have photos of aboma etheostoma species ? below , you will find the list of underwater photographers and their photos of the marine species aboma etheostoma .
how to identify aboma etheostoma marine species ? below , you will find the list of main identification criteria and physical characteristics of marine species aboma etheostoma . for each identification criteria , the corresponding physical characteristics of marine species aboma etheostoma are marked in green .
where is aboma etheostoma found in the world ? below , you will find the list and a world map of the geographic distribution where the marine species aboma etheostoma can be found .
( of gobiosoma etheostoma ( jordan & starks , 1895 ) ) froese , r . & d . pauly ( editors ) . ( 2018 ) . fishbase . world wide web electronic publication . , available online at urltoken [ details ]
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justification : this species is widespread in the eastern pacific . however , there is no population information , and more information is needed to determine the impact of extensive habitat loss from coastal development and aquaculture on this substrate - specific , shallow - water species . it is listed as data deficient .
this species is endemic to the eastern pacific , ranging from the eastern gulf of california to panama .
there is no population information available for this species . it is thought to be uncommon .
this demersal species inhabits shallow estuaries ( 0 - 8 m ) , and is restricted to substrate of a firm mixture of mud and sand . it feeds on mobile benthic worms and crustacea .
this species is threatened by loss of habitat due to shrimp farming , coastal aquaculture , and mangrove destruction from coastal development . as this species is restricted to near - shore shallow water habitat with specific substrate , more information is needed to determine the effect of widespread habitat loss and degradation on its population .
there are no known specific conservation measures for this species . this species ' distribution falls partially into a number of marine protected areas in the eastern pacific ( wdpa 2006 ) . additionally , populations are known to exist within ramsar sites in southeastern gulf of california .
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maturity : l m ? range ? - ? cm max length : 3 . 4 cm sl male / unsexed ; ( ref . 92840 )
distinguished by having the following characteristics : large eyes ; small mouth ; ctenoid scales on body ; 4 modified basicaudal scales on caudal peduncle ; vii spines in first dorsal fin , first 2 of which may be elongate in males ; mottled , light brown pigment on body ; maximally reaching 3 . 4 cm sl ( ref . 92840 ) .
inhabits shallow intertidal areas with sandy / mud substrate ( ref . 92840 ) .
rüber , l . , j . l . van tassell and r . zardoyal , 2003 . rapid speciation and ecological divergence in the american seven - spined gobies ( gobiidae , gobiosomatini ) inferred from a molecular phylogeny . evolution 57 ( 7 ) : 1584 - 1598 . ( ref . 51797 )
phylogenetic diversity index ( ref . 82805 ) : pd 50 = 1 . 0000 [ uniqueness , from 0 . 5 = low to 2 . 0 = high ] .
bayesian length - weight : a = 0 . 00891 ( 0 . 00418 - 0 . 01902 ) , b = 3 . 07 ( 2 . 89 - 3 . 25 ) , in cm total length , based on lwr estimates for this ( sub ) family - body shape ( ref . 93245 ) .
trophic level ( ref . 69278 ) : 3 . 2 ±0 . 3 se ; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
resilience ( ref . 69278 ) : high , minimum population doubling time less than 15 months ( preliminary k or fecundity . ) .
vulnerability ( ref . 59153 ) : low vulnerability ( 10 of 100 ) .
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eschmeyer , w . n . ; fricke , r . ; van der laan , r . ( eds ) . ( 2017 ) . catalog of fishes : genera , species , references . electronic version . , available online at urltoken [ details ]
froese , r . & d . pauly ( editors ) . ( 2018 ) . fishbase . world wide web electronic publication . , available online at urltoken [ details ]
( of gobiosoma polyporosum dawson , 1969 ) froese , r . & d . pauly ( editors ) . ( 2018 ) . fishbase . world wide web electronic publication . , available online at urltoken [ details ]
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head rounded , snout pointed ; mouth small ( ends under pupil ) , oblique ; eye large ( ~ snout length ) ; narrow between eyes ( < 1 / 2 eye diameter ) ; no barbels under chin or under front nostril ; males with large canines in outer row of teeth on side of lower jaw ; preopercle with 2 - 3 pores ; no teeth on side of roof of mouth ; dorsal fin vii spines ( large males - first spine long , ribbon - like , reaching to middle of soft dorsal ) , 11 - 12 ( usually 12 ) dorsal rays ; 10 - 12 ( usually 11 ) anal rays ; pectoral 16 - 19 rays , longer than pelvic ; pelvics fused in disc ; male papilla long & slender ; body scaled rearward of line under 2nd dorsal spine to upper pectoral base & from lower pectoral base to anus , 26 - 30 lateral rows of scales ; 4 large , very rough scales on base of tail fin .
( preserved fish ) tan to grey brown , head with scattered black dots , 2 prominent spots behind eye , 2 oblique bars from eye to under rear end of lower jaw ; 4 - 5 rows of dark spots forming a dark lateral stripe along body ; belly pale ; tail with 5 - 6 dark chevrons ( lower 1 / 2 of those marks darker ) ; 1 / 2 inner half of pectoral with a dark chevron ( upper 1 / 2 darker ) ; anal dusky , darker at edge ; 1st dorsal with 2 rows of spots , top row forming a dark stripe between 4th to 7th spines second dorsal mottle ; pelvics dusky ; pectoral with yellow spot and , dark curved bar .
castri - aguirre , j . l . , espinoza - pérez , h . and schmitter - soto , j . j . , 2002 . , lista sitemática , biogeográfica y ecológica de la ictiofauna estuarino lagunar y vicaria de méxico . en : lozano - vilano , m . l . ( ed . ) . libro jubilar en honor al dr . salvador contreras balderas . , universidad autonoma de nuevo león : 117 - 142 .
dawson , c . e . , 1969 . , a new seven - spined goby , gobiosoma ( austrogobius ) polyporosum , from the pacific coast of panamá . , copeia , 1969 : 510 - 514 .
findley , l . t . , hendrickx , m . e . , brusca , r . c . , van der heiden , a . m . , hastings , p . a . , torre , j . , 2003 . , diversidad de la macrofauna marina del golfo de california , mexico . , cd - rom versión 1 . 0 . projecto de la macrofauna del golfo . derechos reservados de los autores y conservación internacional .
fischer , w . , krup , f . , schneider , w . , sommer , c . , carpenter , k . e . and niem , v . h . , 1995 . , guia fao para la identificacion de especies de para los fines de la pesca . pacifico centro - oriental . volumen ii . vertebrados - parte 1 . , fao2 : 647 - 1200 .
hoese , d . f . , 1971 . , a revision of the eastern pacific species of the gobiid fish genus gobiosoma , with a discussion of the relationships of the genus . ph . d . diss . univ . california , san diego . , university of california : 213pp .
jordan , d . s . and evermann , b . w . , 1898 . , the fishes of north and middle america : a descriptive catalogue of the species of fish - like vertebrates found in the waters of north america , north of the isthmus of panama . part iii . , bull . u . s . nat . mus . , 47 : 2183 - 3136 .
jordan , d . s . , 1895 . , the fishes of sinaloa . , proceedings of the california academy of sciences ( series 2 ) , 5 : 377 - 514 .
lopez , m . i . and bussing , w . a . , 1982 . , lista provisional de los peces marinos de la costa rica . , revista de biologia tropical , 30 ( 1 ) : 5 - 26 .
van der heiden , a . m . and findley , l . t . , 1988 . , lista de los peces marinos del sur de sinaloa , méxico . , anales del centro de ciencias del mar y limnologia de la universidad autonoma nacional de mexico , 15 : 209 - 224 .
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rã¼ber , l . , j . l . van tassell and r . zardoyal , 2003 . rapid speciation and ecological divergence in the american seven - spined gobies ( gobiidae , gobiosomatini ) inferred from a molecular phylogeny . evolution 57 ( 7 ) : 1584 - 1598 . ( ref . 51797 )
bayesian length - weight : a = 0 . 00891 ( 0 . 00418 - 0 . 01902 ) , b = 3 . 07 ( 2 . 89 - 3 . 25 ) , in cm total length , based on lwr estimates for this ( sub ) family - body shape ( ref .
) : high , minimum population doubling time less than 15 months ( preliminary k or fecundity . ) .
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nelson , joseph s . , edwin j . crossman , h . espinosa - pérez , l . t . findley , c . r . gilbert , et al . , eds .
full author list : nelson , joseph s . , edwin j . crossman , héctor espinosa - pérez , lloyd t . findley , carter r . gilbert , robert n . lea , and james d . williams
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head and body slender ; head elongate , snout pointed ; eye large ( ~ snout length ) ; narrow between eyes ( < ½ eye diameter ) ; mouth small ; males with large canines in outer row of teeth on side of lower jaw ; no teeth on sides of roof of mouth ; tongue round to blunt ; head without barbels ; front nostril tubular , rear with raised rim ; preopercle with 2 - 3 pores ; dorsal fin vii ( large males - 1st spine long , ribbon - like , reaching to middle of soft dorsal ) + i , 11 - 12 ; anal fin i , 10 - 12 rays ; pectoral 16 - 19 rays , longer than pelvic ; pelvics fused in disc ; body scaled rearward of line under 2nd dorsal spine to upper pectoral base & from lower pectoral base to anus ; scales rough , large , 26 - 30 l ateral rows ; 4 large , very rough scales on base of tail fin .
tan to grey brown ; lower part of head with scattered black dots , 2 prominent spots behind eye , 2 oblique bars from eye to under rear end of lower jaw ; 4 - 6 rows of dark spots forming narrow dark stripes along body ; 1st dorsal with 2 thick dark stripes ; 2nd dorsal with 3 rows of dark spots ; anal dusky , darker at edge ; pectoral base with a dark curved bar ; pelvics dusky ; tail fin with 5 - 6 dark chevron bars .
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jordan , david s . & e . c . starks in jordan , david s . 1895 .
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head - rounded but more compressed that the typical gobiosoma head ; the overall body is distinctly more slender than a gobiosoma .
color - color pattern is variable ; generally dark colored with light areas on the head and light saddles behind the first dorsal and on the caudal peduncle ; distinct dak banding on the tail is distinctly noticable as is the dark mark on the pectoral fin .
notes - this species does not belong in the genus gobiosoma . see ruber , van tassell and zardoya . 2003 . evolution 57 ( 7 ) : 1584 - 1598


the biak scops owl is an owl endemic to the twin islands of biak-supiori in geelvink bay , papua ( formerly irian jaya ) , indonesia .

it is classified as vulnerable due to its very small range and destruction of its habitat .

biak scops owls ( scops beccarii salvadori ) are 20 – 25 cm birds from the genus outs contain 45 other species .

biak scops are frequently seen as dark brown and dark rufous forms with long ear tufts and pale a whitish brown facial disc .

baik 's are very small creatures , but have hoarse , corvid - like voices .

their diet mostly consist of small vertebrates or insects , although due to being an ongoing decline they are seldomly seen ; however , most are found in blaik island in heavy wooded areas near villages in supiori islands off northwest new guinea .

however , the reproducing of biak scops owls is unknown and is still in the process of studying .

biak scops owl

the biak scops owl is a small owl with moderately long ear - tufts . it is also known as the beccari scops owl .
owl information . . . index of owl species . . . photos of various owl species for identification
the biak scops owls measure about 8 - 10 inches ( 20 - 25 cm ) in length .
the biak island scops owls ( otus beccarii ) - also known as beccari scope owls , moluccan scops owls or papuan scops owls - are endemic to the twin islands of biak - supiori in geelvink bay , off northwestern new guinea papua ( formerly irian jaya ) in indonesia .
biak scops owls have a very small range and are endangered due to destruction of their forest habitats , and their numbers are suspected to be declining .
australasia : biak island . otus beccarii is endemic to the twin islands of biak - supiori in geelvink bay , papua ( formerly irian jaya ) , indonesia
25 cm ; no data on body mass . medium - sized scops - owl ; said to occur in dark and rufous - brown and tawny and dark grey - brown forms ; almost certainly morphs , but sometimes . . .
( gibbs 1993 , poulsen and frolander 1994 , eastwood 1996b ) . one was heard in and around biak - utara reserve in 1997
. 2012 ) . subsequently , it has been suggested that this species is widespread in forested habitats around biak and supiori ( b . beehler
2000 ) . however , more recently , the species has been encountered regularly in remnant forest patches in southern biak ( k . d . bishop
tawny - brown owl with short , inconspicuous ear - tufts . yellow eyes . rather distinct , pale whitish eyebrows and facial disc . densely barred brown upperparts with some white on scapulars . brown or rich rufous underparts , probably colour morphs but possibly sex dimorphism , with very fine barring . similar spp . the only owl on biak - supiori . papuan frogmouth podargus papuensis and large - tailed nightjar caprimulgus macrurus have different habits and long tails . voice probably a harsh croak , rasping at close range but sounding more like a deer’s bark at long range . hints calling birds can usually be stalked and seen in the beam of a torch
members of the genus otus are the scops and screech owls . they are relatively small owls , with short , rounded wings . most have erectile ear - tufts . otus is a worldwide genus , containing some 45 species .
holt , d . w . , berkley , r . , deppe , c . , enríquez rocha , p . , petersen , j . l . , rangel salazar , j . l . , segars , k . p . , wood , k . l . , de juana , e . , sharpe , c . j . & marks , j . s . ( 2018 ) . biak scops - owl ( otus beccarii ) . in : del hoyo , j . , elliott , a . , sargatal , j . , christie , d . a . & de juana , e . ( eds . ) . handbook of the birds of the world alive . lynx edicions , barcelona . ( retrieved from urltoken on 9 july 2018 ) .
25 cm . tawny - brown owl with short , inconspicuous ear - tufts . yellow eyes . rather distinct , pale whitish eyebrows and facial disc . densely barred brown upperparts with some white on scapulars . brown or rich rufous underparts , probably colour morphs but possibly sex dimorphism , with very fine barring .
identify and record the species ' s vocalisations to aid detection . conduct surveys on both biak and supiori , using tape - playback of vocalisations , to establish its current distribution , population status and assess its habitat requirements . investigate further its taxonomic status and relationship to other
czech : výrecek beccariuv , výre ? ek beccari ? v . . . danish : papuadværghornugle . . . dutch : biak - dwergooruil . . . estonian : biaki päll . . . finnish : biakinpöllönen . . . french : petit - duc de beccari . . . german : beccarieule , beccari - zwergohreule . . . indonesian : celepuk biak . . . italian : assiolo di beccari . . . japanese : biakukonohazuku . . . norwegian : biakugle . . . polish : syczek papuaski . . . russian : ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? , ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? . . . slovak : výrik biacky . . . spanish : autillo de biak . . . swedish : biakdvärguv . . . chinese : ? ? ? ?
there are very few records of this species , which is classified as endangered on the basis of its very small range and apparent restriction to tall lowland forest , which is severely fragmented and declining . however it may prove to be more common and widespread , and justify reclassification as vulnerable . its status is unclear , as it is a nocturnal species with poorly - known calls and only recently considered to be a separate species . a 1973 survey of the island found only one pair , it was not recorded during three 1990s visits to biak and just one was heard in and around biak - utara reserve in 1997 . however , two were heard one morning in 1995 , and it was suspected to be fairly widespread in moderate numbers in 1982 , based on vocalisations and local reports , although not actually observed .
the population is estimated to number 2 , 500 - 9 , 999 mature individuals based on an assessment of known records , descriptions of abundance and range size . this is consistent with recorded population density estimates for congeners or close relatives with a similar body size , and the fact that only a proportion of the estimated extent of occurrence is likely to be occupied . this estimate is equivalent to 3 , 750 - 14 , 999 individuals , rounded here to 3 , 500 - 15 , 000 individuals . it is assumed that all mature individuals are in a single sub - population ( g . dutson in litt . 2013 ) . trend justification : the widespread loss of forest on the island of biak suggests that the species has declined , but parts of supiori are virtually impenetrable and as such may provide a refuge . based on this information , the population is suspected to be declining at a moderate rate .
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holt , d . w . ; berkley , r . ; deppe , c . ; enriquez rocha , p . l . ; olsen , p . d . ; petersen , j . l . ; rangel salazar , j . l . ; segars , k . p . ; wood , k . l . 1999 . strigidae ( typical owls ) . in : del hoyo , j . ; elliott , a . ; sargatal , j . ( ed . ) , handbook of the birds of the world , pp . 76 - 242 . lynx edicions , barcelona , spain .
probably a harsh croak , rasping at close range but sounding more like a deer ' s bark at long range .
calling birds can usually be stalked and seen in the beam of a torch .
vulnerable b1ab ( ii , iii , v ) ; c2a ( ii ) ver 3 . 1
beehler , b . , bishop , k . , dutson , g . , holmes , d . , ripley , s . , van balen , b . & van beirs , m .
allinson , t , benstead , p . , bird , j . , dutson , g . , symes , a . & taylor , j .
this species has been downlisted to vulnerable on the basis that its habitat is not as fragmented as once thought , along with evidence that it is more widespread than previously thought . nevertheless , its population is estimated to be small and inferred to be in on - going decline .
1999 ) . its status is uncertain , as it is a nocturnal species with poorly - known calls and only recently considered to be a separate species . a survey of the island in 1973 found only one pair
2000 ) . furthermore , forest does not regenerate easily on areas of raised coralline limestone . much of supiori comprises virtually impenetrable forest on limestone mountains , which is likely to be safe from habitat degradation .
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original description : salvadori , tommaso . 1876 . annali del museo civico di storia naturale di genova , 7 ( 1875 ) , p . 906 - 907 .
könig , claus & weick , friedhelm . 2008 .
owls : a guide to the owls of the world ( second edition )
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mikkola , heimo . 2013 .
owls of the world : a photographic guide ( second edition )
. bloomsbury .
recommended citation birdlife international ( 2018 ) species factsheet : otus beccarii . downloaded from urltoken on 09 / 07 / 2018 . recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species : birdlife international ( 2018 ) iucn red list for birds . downloaded from urltoken on 09 / 07 / 2018 .
sometimes treated as conspecific with either o . manadensis or o . magicus ; song similar to latter’s , but significant differences from both in plumage . monotypic .
hoarse , corvid - like croak , repeated in series ; at close range , described as “a quite . . .
dense forest and forest edge ; locally near villages . occurs from near sea - level to 1000 m elevation .
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sequence of species in this genus is adopted in an attempt to conform to the findings of several recent molecular - phylogenetic studies # r # r , notwithstanding difficulty that a considerable number of taxa have not yet been sampled . relationships of many species remain uncertain . includes genus mimizuku . previously incorporated genus megascops .
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their primary habitats are forests , including partially logged forests , up to at least 1 , 000 feet ( 300 m ) and coastal swamp forests bounded by heavily forested limestone cliffs . they appear to avoid heavily logged or degraded forests
they have short , inconspicuous ear - tufts and densely barred brown upperparts with some white on the scapulars ( shoulder feathers ) . the plumage below is brown or rich rufous , with fine barring .
the only other owls occurring within their range - - the papuan frogmouth podargus papuensis and large - tailed nightjar caprimulgus macrurus - - can easily be differentiated by their long tails .
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throughout history , crows , ravens and other black birds were feared as symbols of evil or death . …
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rarest bird in the world : the cone - billed tanager , the mystery .
atlapetes blancae , 8 years later , still not found . wish or species ?
it inhabits forest , including partially logged forest , up to at least 300 m , including coastal swamp - forest bounded by heavily forested limestone cliffs . it may be poorly tolerant of habitat degradation , as there have been no records from heavily logged or degraded forest .
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