Sākums Animals Sambava Tomato Frog

Sambava Tomato Frog

CITES II

Sambava Tomato Frog occurs in Madagascar. It is found along the easter rainforest belt of the island between 150–900 m above sea level. The numbers are currently decreasing. The main factors that impact the species are ongoing habitat loss and international trade. 

Conservation

■ Listed in Appendix II of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES, or Washington Convention).

Taxonomy

■ Phylum Chordata – chordates
■ Class Amphibia – amphibians
■ Order Anura – frogs
■ Family Microhylidae – narrow-mouthed frogs
■ Species Dyscophus guineti – Sambava Tomato Frog

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