More than 200 frog species live in Madagascar, 99 percent of which exist only on this California-sized island off the coast of Africa. Many new species are still being discovered. Collaborating with the University of Antananarivo, AMNH researcher Chris Raxworthy and others are working toward a comprehensive list of the frogs on the island. One survey technique uses pitfall traps to capture secretive ground-dwelling frogs. A few species can survive without intact forest. But most others are declining in Madagascar due to habitat loss—primarily forest being cleared for subsistence farming.

Listen to the calls of some frogs of Madagascar: (Get Real Player.)
All photos and audio files on this page © AMNH/Chris Raxworthy.

	Anodonthyla boulengeri Hear the call.
	Boophis madagascariensis Hear the call.
	Boophis opisthodon Hear the call.
	Heterixalus boettgeri Hear the call.
	Mantidactylus aglavei Hear the call.
	Mantidactylus depressiceps Hear the call.
	Ptychadena mascareniensis Hear the call.

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