Defining Characteristics:
- Captive Bred to Support Conservation. Josh's Frogs donates $5 to Operation Mitsinjo for every mantella sold. This partnership helps directly conserve mantella populations in the wild.
- Great Beginner Frog
- Bright Green Coloration develops as Mantella ages
- Bold
- Easy to Keep
- Moderate Trilling Call
- Small
- Can be Kept in Groups
- Challenging to Breed
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Recommended Vivarium Size: Housing Green mantellas can be very simple. A 10 gallon aquarium can house several individuals, while an Exo Terra Glass Terrarium with a footprint of 18x18 or larger could house 4-6 green mantellas.
Size: Adult green mantellas are not very large, and there is a small size different between males and females. An adult male may reach about 1 inch, but most will be closer to 3/4 of an inch. A large female will be a bit larger and much bulkier (or 'pear shaped') than a male, and may measure up to 1.25”. All of the Mantella viridis froglets Josh's Frogs sells are well started juveniles, and measure approximately .5 - .75” long.
Age: There is not any good data surrounding the average lifespan of green mantellas, but wild caught animals have lived in captivity for over 5 years. All Green Mantellas for sale at Josh's Frogs are well started juveniles, and are 2-3 months old. Keep in mind, at this age froglets will have very different color and patterns than they will as adults.
Color/Pattern: Adult green mantellas are primarily green, sometimes with a bit of yellow. 2 color phases seem to occur - it is possible these are 2 separate populations in the wild, and possibly will be classified as different species or subspecies in the future. At Josh's Frogs, we work with the bright green/teal variety. Most individuals have a black partial facemask, and a black/dark brown belly with blue/white blotches. A trademark of the species is a horseshoe shaped bit of color on the throat area, which traces the lower jaw. Younger green mantellas can range from yellow to brown to almost red, with a darker X pattern on their back. Juvenile Mantella viridis will achieve adult coloration at 8-12 months of age.
Social Behavior: These frogs are generally well behaved in groups, but adult females can fight with each other during breeding season. Keeping a group in a large enough vivarium with plenty of visual barriers tends to negate this behavior. Overall, Mantella viridis is a great group frog.
Shipping for any number of reptiles and amphibians is just $39.99. Reptiles and Amphibians are shipped via FedEx Priority Overnight and are delivered by 12:00 pm to most locations, Tuesday through Friday. Josh's Frogs does not ship reptiles and amphibians internationally. Scheduling of reptile or amphibian order is dependant on your availability and weather.
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