The harlequin Mantella Mantella cowanii in Antoetra Region, High Pateau of Madagascar: New Steps in Conservation

Abstract. Since 2008, the conservation program of the Harlequin mantella (Mantella cowanii) in Fohisokina site (or Vohisokina), located in the Antoetra Region (Fig. 1), is moving on and scheduled activities are currently shared with the local association “Fohisokina Miaro ny Sahonamena” (= “Fohisokina protects the red frog,” abbreviated FOMISAME) to get a better protection of the site following the species action plan (1). Positive results are now evident and actions need to be continued and reinforced.