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
Animal Class: Amphibian.
Distribution: South-Western Madagascar.
Habitat: Wetlands or Primary and Secondary Forests.
Diet: Insectivorous. Eat a wide range of small invertebrates, including ants, fruit flies and termites.
Appearance: It is quite distinctive, with bright colours, a warning sign of the alkaloid toxins in its skin.
Size: Up to 30mm.
Lifespan: 3 years.
CONSERVATION STATUS
Endangered.
Population Trend
Decreasing.
Threats
Habitat degradation and the pet trade.
Population
Unknown
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.
