Spinomantis lavabato
species of frog
Spinomantis lavabato is a species of frog in the family Mantellidae. It is endemic to the high-altitude rainforest of Ranomafana National Park in Madagascar.
Etymology
The specific name lavabato is a Malagasy word/phrase literally meaning "rock hole" or "cave".
Description
Both adult males and females are small, with males measuring 24.2 to 24.4 mm (~1 inch) in snout-vent length and the single known female measuring 26.7 mm (1.05 in). It possesses a slender body and a head that is longer than it is wide. In dorsal view, the snout is slightly pointed, while in lateral view it appears rounded. The tympanum is distinct and rounded. The fingers and toes bear distinctly enlarged disks. They are unwebbed, and the toes exhibit only rudimentary webbing. The skin on the dorsum is smooth.
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