Golden Mantella

Golden Mantella 

True wildlife| Golden Mantella | Golden Mantellas are small frogs, only growing between 2 and 3 cms (0.75 - 1.25 inches) long. As their name suggests they are a bright golden colour, males being slightly paler than females.
This bright colouration is very similar to poison dart frogs who use their colour to warn predators that they are poisonous however, Golden Mantellas are non toxic. Occasionally they have red colouration on the inside of their thighs and their eyes are coloured black.
They have short legs with non webbed feet and they have adhesive discs on their finger and toes.
Golden Mantellas can be found in the rain forests of western central Madagascar. They are active during the day and they spend their time on the forest floor.

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