A new species of Leptodactylus (Anura: Leptodactylidae) from the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, with remarks on the systematics of associated populations

Antonio De Padua Almeida, Ariadne Angulo

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Abstract

Adults and tadpoles of a new species of the genus Leptodactylus are described from southeastern Brazil. Leptodactylus thomei sp.nov. can be found amidst the leaf litter within cocoa plantations along the northern coastal region of the state of Espírito Santo. It can be distinguished from other species of the Leptodactylus marmoratus group by its advertisement call, which is described, together with agonistic calls, and compared to advertisement calls of other species of the group that occur in southern and southeastern Brazil. The systematics of associated populations is discussed. Copyright
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)1-25
Number of pages25
JournalZootaxa
Issue number1334
StatePublished - 16 Oct 2006

Keywords

  • Adenomera
  • Advertisement calls
  • Agonistic calls
  • Leptodactylus marmoratus group
  • Morphologically cryptic species
  • New species
  • Reproductive mode

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