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Tomato Frog

Dyscophus antongilii

Tomato Frog (Dyscophus antongilii)Common

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Amphibianinsectivore

The tomato frog is a plump, bright red amphibian found only in Madagascar. It gets its name from its vibrant color, which resembles a ripe tomato. When threatened, it can puff up its body to appear larger and secrete a sticky substance to deter predators.

  • Found exclusively in northeastern Madagascar's rainforests.
  • Releases a mild toxin from its skin when handled.
  • Females grow significantly larger than males, sometimes reaching 4 inches.
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At a glance

Classification
Amphibian
Scientific name
Dyscophus antongilii
Habitat
Wetland, Rainforest
Regions in this directory
Africa
Diet
insectivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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