Blommersia bara is a species of frog native to Madagascar.[1][2] The species was first described in 2023, but had been previously encountered and subsequently mistaken for other species in the past.[1] It is named after the Bara people, who live in the same region as the species.[1]
The species is considered to be relatively common and is known to inhabit streams and swamps.[3] Tadpoles of B. bara develop in vernal pools and adults have been observed to display egg-guarding behavior.[3]
Description
The size of Blommersia bara individuals has been observed to vary greatly between regions.[3] The snout–vent length of males ranges from 18.2 to 25.7 mm, while those of females range between 22.0 and 26.4 mm.[3]
Blommersia bara vocalization has been recorded multiple times. Advertisement calls have been found to have a dominant frequency that can range from 4,694 to 6,115 Hz.[3] The call can be described as "short" and "simple".[1] Males, in particular, call frequently during wet seasons.
