Blue Legged Mantella

Very similar to M. betsileo; a morphological or chromatic distinction from this species is currently not possible (Glaw and Vences 2007).Taken with permission from Glaw and Vences (2007).

Northeastern Madagascar and the Sambirano region of northwestern Madagascar. Ambavala, Ankarafantsika (Ankarokaroka, Lac Tsimaloto; assignment to M. ebenaui tentative), Ankify, Anove, Antanambaobe, Antsirasira, Benavony, Berara forest, Betsimpoaka, Farakaraina forest station, Lokobe, Manongarivo, Maroantsetra, Nosy Be, Nosy Boraha, Nosy Faly, Nosy Komba, Rantabe, Sahafary, Tsaratanana (Andampy campsite), Voloina (Glaw and Vences 2007). It occurs from sea level to 900 m asl in rainforest, dry forest, degraded forest, and open areas (Andreone and Vences 2008).

Habits: Found in rainforest and secondary tree plantations. Calling, fighting and foraging was mainly observed during the day, especially in the morning and after heavy rainfalls. Feeds on small flies, ants, beetles and other small insects (Glaw and Vences 2007). Eggs are laid on land near water (Andreone and Vences 2008). Tadpoles develop in pools or slow-moving water bodies (Glaw and Vences 2007). Calls: Series of short double-click notes (Glaw and Vences 2007).

It occurs in many protected areas and the population appears to be stable (Andreone and Vences 2008).

Mantella ebenaui is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae. It is endemic to northern Madagascar with one of the largest ranges of any Mantella. Its natural habitats are rainforest and dry forests. Mantella ebenaui lay their eggs on land near the water. These eggs hatch into larvae which develop in small ponds before reaching maturity.