Madagascar Reed Frog

Heterixalus madagascariensis

''Heterixalus madagascariensis'' is a species of frogs in the Hyperoliidae family endemic to Madagascar.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, sandy shores, arable land, urban areas, heavily degraded former forests, ponds, irrigated land, and seasonally flooded agricultural land.

It is a popular choice of amphibian in the pet trade because of its beautiful colors and ease of care in a proper setup.
Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyHyperoliidae
GenusHeterixalus
SpeciesH. madagascariensis
Photographed in
Madagascar