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Fort Dauphin Digging Frog (Plethodontohyla alluaudi)

Fort Dauphin Digging Frog

Plethodontohyla alluaudi

About the Fort Dauphin Digging Frog

Plethodontohyla alluaudi is a frog belonging to the Madagascar-endemic subfamily Cophylinae of the family Microhylidae. It is endemic to southeastern Madagascar. It is a terrestrial and fossorial frog that occurs in rainforest, including littoral forest. Despite being locally abundant, it is a difficult frog to find.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Fort Dauphin Digging Frog?

The scientific name of the Fort Dauphin Digging Frog is Plethodontohyla alluaudi.

How many Fort Dauphin Digging Frog sightings have been recorded?

5 observations of the Fort Dauphin Digging Frog have been recorded on iNaturalist.

5 observations on iNaturalist
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