Kingdom Animalia Class Amphibia Family Mantellidae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Anura Subfamily Mantellinae | |
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Spinomantis fimbriatus is a species of frog in the Mantellid subfamily Mantellinae, endemic to Madagascar.
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Taxonomy
This species was described in the genus Mantidactylus, subgenus Spinomantis, by Glaw & Vences in 1994.
Habitat and distribution
The species is endemic to Madagascar. It has been recorded from Andasibe in eastern Madagascar, north to Masoala, Anjanaharibe and Marojejy in northeastern Madagascar. Its natural habitats are pritine subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests at elevations of 500-1,000 m.
Conservation
While S. fimbriatus is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN due to its abundant populations throughout its range, the species is likely under some pressure from loss of its forest habitat to agriculture, settlements, and timber and charcoal production, and the spread of invasive plants like eucalyptus.