Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Higher classification Mantidactylus | Phylum Chordata Family Mantellidae Rank Species | |
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Genus Boehmantis
Glaw & Vences, 2006 Scientific name Mantidactylus microtympanum Similar Mantidactylus, Frog, Amphibians, Blommersia, Mantellidae | ||
Boehmantis microtympanum is the sole species of the frog genus Boehmantis, in the mantellid subfamily Mantellinae.
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Taxonomy
Boehmantis microtympanum was originally described in the genus Mantidactylus by Fernand Angel. The species was transferred to its own genus, Boehmantis, by Frank Glaw and Miguel Vences.
Distribution and Habitat
This species is endemic to Midongy du sud National Park and Andohahela National Park, in southeastern Madagascar. Its natural habitats are rivers and streams within subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and degraded forest.
Conservation Status
Boehmantis microtympanum is currently considered Vulnerable by the IUCN due to its limited range, and ongoing habitat destruction.
References
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