Heterixalus alboguttatus

(Boulenger, 1882)

Vernacular names
English : Whitebelly reed frog
French : Rainette malgache à ventre blanc

Classification
Class : Amphibia
Order : Anura
Family : Hyperoliidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
One of the biggest species of its genus, reaching a body length of 3.3 cm. Unmistakable. Coloration from black to nearly white with bright dark-edged yellow spots on back, head and limbs. Ventral surface of limbs and digits are orange.

Range and habitat
The species is endemic to Madagascar and can be found in the south-east parts of the island. Lives in lowland savannas, agricultural areas, rice fields, to 800 m.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species has a fairly large range and can tolerate living in a wide variety of habitats. It isn’t believed to be threatened at this time.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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