A medium-sized amphibian species endemic to the Mascarene Islands, characterized by distinctive ridged skin and broad muscular bands on its dorsal surface.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical grasslands, wetlands, forest edges, and agricultural landscapes in the Mascarene region, particularly Mauritius and Réunion, at elevations ranging from sea level to 800 meters.
Ecological Role
Critical ecosystem role as a mesopredator, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger vertebrates, contributing to complex food web dynamics in island ecosystems.
Morphology
SKIN COATTextured, ridged skin with variable coloration including green, brown, and gray tones with distinctive banding patterns
LIMBS WINGSPowerful hind limbs with extensive webbing between toes, enabling efficient terrestrial and aquatic locomotion
HEAD SENSORYLarge, protruding eyes with horizontal pupils, wide mouth with specialized tongue for capturing prey
BODY STRUCTURERobust, muscular body with length ranging from 40-65 mm, featuring prominent dorsal ridges and muscular limbs adapted for jumping
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Manglou assumed (based on copyright claims).
