Scaphiophryne
Scaphiophryne is a genus of microhylid frogs endemic to Madagascar. Some of the species are strikingly marked, while others are highly cryptic. They are rather plump and generally found on the ground. Several species in the genus are threatened because of habitat loss and overcollection for the international pet trade.
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GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAmphibia
- OrderAnura
- FamilyMicrohylidae
Rotes Marmorkrötchen (Scaphiophryne gottlebei) Stachliges Marmorkrötchen (Scaphiophryne spinosa) Die Marmorkrötchen (Scaphiophryne, von griechisch skaphĭon = kleines Boot und Φρύνη - Phrýnē = Kröte) sind eine Amphibien-Gattung aus der Familie der Engmaulfrösche.
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- Tadpoles
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- Species
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Scaphiophryne is a genus of microhylid frogs endemic to Madagascar. Some of the species are strikingly marked, while others are highly cryptic. They are rather plump and generally found on the ground. Several species in the genus are threatened because of habitat loss and overcollection for the international pet trade.
== Behavior == Species within the genus are robust burrowing frogs, and they have an explosive breeding behavior. This type of behavior is typically seen for species living within temporary and seasonal habitats, which is the case in Madagascar.