| Range: |
Eastern coast of Madagascar (off the eastern coast of Africa) |
| Habitat: |
In and around shallow pools, marshes, drainage channels, flooded meadows |
| Conservation Status: |
Near threatened |
| Scientific Name: |
Dyscophus antongillii |
Aptly named, this colorful species can be found peering out from under leaves and logs. The female is larger and a brighter red than the male, while babies are a dull brown. Although we associate frogs with water, this species is a poor swimmer. In fact, in captivity, special precautions are taken to keep the froglets from drowning as they develop from the tadpole stage.
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