ENEndangered
Blue-legged Mantella
Mantella expectata
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in MANTELLIDAE
Threatened in Madagascar
Frequently asked questions
Why is Blue-legged Mantella classified as Endangered?
Blue-legged Mantella is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Blue-legged Mantella live?
Blue-legged Mantella occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blue-legged Mantella?
The main threats to Blue-legged Mantella are 2.3, 3.2, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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