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About the Massif Madagascar Frog
The Massif Madagascar Frog is a amphibian in the family Mantellidae (order Anura). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”.
What does the Massif Madagascar Frog sound like?
Male frogs and toads call by pushing air over their vocal cords into a vocal sac that acts as a resonator. Each species has its own call, so choruses can be identified by ear – and calling peaks on warm, wet nights.
From Wikipedia
Gephyromantis pseudoasper, also known as the Massif Madagascar frog, is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae. It is endemic to northern Madagascar. It occurs in both pristine and degraded rainforests and in secondary vegetation at elevations up to 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level. It can be found both on the ground and in trees. Breeding takes place in streams.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Massif Madagascar Frog sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Massif Madagascar Frog on this page. Male frogs and toads call by pushing air over their vocal cords into a vocal sac that acts as a resonator.
Is the Massif Madagascar Frog endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Massif Madagascar Frog as “least concern”.
What family does the Massif Madagascar Frog belong to?
The Massif Madagascar Frog (Gephyromantis pseudoasper) belongs to the family Mantellidae in the order Anura.
Sources & credits
- Gephyromantis pseudoasper advertisement call by Mark D. Scherz – CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q2698747 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Gephyromantis pseudoasper – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Mark D. Scherz – CC BY-SA 4.0