Cowan's mantella
The Cowan's mantella (Mantella cowanii) is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. Collection for the pet trade has also been a threat.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Mantellidae |
| Genus: | Mantella |
| Species: | M. cowanii |
| Binomial name | |
| Mantella cowanii Boulenger, 1882 | |
Sources
- Andreone, F. & Vences, M. 2004. Mantella cowanii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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