What is Mantellidae?
Q: What is Mantellidae?
A: Mantellidae is a family of the order Anura, which includes frogs found only in Madagascar and Mayotte.
Q: Where are Mantellidae found?
A: Mantellidae is found only in Madagascar and Mayotte.
Q: Do all species of Mantellidae live on land?
A: Most species of Mantellidae live on land, but some live in trees.
Q: What is the body size range of Mantellidae?
A: The body size of Mantellidae ranges from 3 to 10 centimetres in length.
Q: What is special about the genus Mantella?
A: The genus Mantella has many similarities with South American poison dart frogs. They are small, brightly coloured, and secrete alkaloid toxins.
Q: Are any members of Mantellidae kept as pets?
A: Yes, some members of Mantellidae are kept as pets due to their bright colors.
Q: What is the special quality of the alkaloid toxins secreted by the Mantella?
A: The alkaloid toxins secreted by Mantella are aposematically coloured, which means they warn predators of their toxic nature through their bright colours.
