Blue Legged Mantella
(Mantella Expectata)
Blue Legged Mantella are found in the Isalo National Park and areas south of it in Madagascar. They live in areas of seasonal streams and wet canyons.
Fun Facts
Blue Legged Mantella
Animal Class
Amphibian
Lifespan
3 years
Appearance
It's quite distinctive, with bright colours, a warning sign of the alkaloid toxins in its skin.
Size
Up to 30mm
Habitat
Wetlands or Primary and Secondary Forests
Diet
Insectivorous. Eat a wide range of small invertebrates, including ants, fruit flies and termites.
Distribution
South-Western Madagascar
Did you know?
The bright and vibrant colour of all Mantella species is a warning to predators that they are poisonous.
See our Blue Legged Mantella!
We have eleven Blue Legged Mantella and they can be found in our Reptile House.
The Blue Legged Mantella Population
Conservation Status
Endangered
Population Trend
Decreasing
Threats
Habitat degradation and the pet trade
Population
Unknown
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