Description
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M 26-29 mm, F 28-33 mm. White stripe along upper lip usually interrupted. Skin relatively smooth, no ridges. Inner metatarsal tubercle relatively large and not dark pigmented (Glaw and Vences 2007).Taken with permission from Glaw and Vences (2007).
Raxworthy, C., and Andreone, F. (2008). Gephyromantis leucocephalus. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded on 24 March 2009.
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- Miguel Vences
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- Frank Glaw
Distribution and Habitat
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Andohahela, Befotaka, Chaines Anosyennes, Isaka-Ivondro, Manantantely, Midongy du Sud, Nahampoana, Sainte Luce, Soavala (Glaw and Vences 2007). It occurs between sea level to 900 m asl (Raxworthy and Andreone 2008). This species is found in leaf-litter in rainforest, degraded habitats with tree cover, and eucalyptus plantations (Raxworthy and Andreone 2008).
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- Miguel Vences
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- Frank Glaw
Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
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Habits: Similar to G. boulengeri, where males call during the day from the forest floor, or from perches up to 100 cm above the ground (Glaw and Vences 2007). It is independent of water and is presumed to breed by direct development (Raxworthy and Andreone 2008).Calls: Similar to G. boulengeri but more notes per call (13-47) (Glaw and Vences 2007).
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- Miguel Vences
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- Frank Glaw
Life History, Abundance, Activity, and Special Behaviors
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Found in two protected areas, the Parc National d’Andohahela and the Parc National de Midongy-du-Sud. Although this species is abundant and adaptable, in the parts of its range outside of the protected regions it faces habitat loss due to subsistence agriculture, logging, charcoal manufacture, livestock grazing and expanding human settlement (Raxworthy and Andreone 2008).
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- Miguel Vences
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- Frank Glaw
Gephyromantis leucocephalus
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Gephyromantis leucocephalus is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae. It is endemic to southeastern Madagascar and found from Midongy-du-Sud south to Tôlanaro.[1][2] It lives in a range of habitats with some tree cover, including rainforest, degraded habitats, and eucalyptus plantations, at elevations between 0 and 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level. It is a very abundant species, but it is threatened by the loss and degradation of its forest habitat. It is found in the Andohahela and Midongy du sud National Parks.[1]
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Gephyromantis leucocephalus: Brief Summary
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Gephyromantis leucocephalus is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae. It is endemic to southeastern Madagascar and found from Midongy-du-Sud south to Tôlanaro. It lives in a range of habitats with some tree cover, including rainforest, degraded habitats, and eucalyptus plantations, at elevations between 0 and 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level. It is a very abundant species, but it is threatened by the loss and degradation of its forest habitat. It is found in the Andohahela and Midongy du sud National Parks.
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