Endemic to Madagascar, the blue legged mantella is a brilliantly colored frog that has currently been threatened due to habitat loss. This reptile is popular in the pet trade, and has been grouped as ‘endangered’ (from ‘threatened’).

Scientific Name – Mantella expectata

Classification – Mantella

Gender Names – Male – male; Female – female; Baby – tadpole

Collective Noun – Knot

Length/Size – Up to 30 mm

Life Expectancy – Up to 3 years in the wild

Special Features – Bright yellow coloration on the dorsal side, the rest is black to faint blue

Social Structure – Live a secluded life, but become territorial and aggressive during mating season

Geographical Distribution – Madagascar

Natural Habitat – Tropical to subtropical dry forests, rivers, and intermittent rivers

Conservation Status – Endangered

Diet – Insectivorous

Predators – Larger frogs, reptiles including snakes