Golden Mantella
(Mantella Aurantiaca)
Golden Mantella are found in East-Central Madagascar, restricted to three areas around the town of Moromanga. They usually inhabit damp, swampy areas, often associated with Screw Pine Forests.
Fun Facts
Golden Mantella
Animal Class
Amphibian
Appearance
Orange / red in colour
Size
Up to 1 inch
Habitat
Wetlands or Primary and Secondary Forests
Distribution
East-Central Madagascar
Diet
Insectivorous. Eat a wide range of small invertebrates, including ants, fruit flies and termites.
Lifespan
6-10 years
Did you know?
A group of Mantella is called an Army.
See our Golden Mantella!
We have three Golden Mantella at Ponderosa Zoo and you can find them in the Reptile House.
The Golden Mantella Population
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Population Trend
Decreasing
Threats
Habitat degradation and the pet trade
Population
Unknown
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