Tadpole and advertisement call of Physalaemus erythros Caramaschi, Feio & Guimarães-Neto, 2003 (Amphibia, Anura, Leiuperidae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 1623 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
DÉLIO BAÊTA ◽  
ANA CAROLINA CALIJORNE LOURENÇO ◽  
LUCIANA BARRETO NASCIMENTO

We describe the tadpole and the advertisement call of Physalaemus erythros Caramaschi, Feio & Guimarães-Neto, 2003 from Parque Estadual do Itacolomi, Municipality of Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Our data are compared with the information available for Physalaemus rupestris, the only species of the Physalaemus deimaticus species group with known tadpole and advertisement calls.

Zootaxa ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 1861 (1) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
ULISSES CARAMASCHI ◽  
RENATO N. FEIO ◽  
VINÍCIUS A. SÃO-PEDRO

A new species of Leptodactylus belonging to the L. fuscus species group, and related to the L. mystaceus complex, is described from the Lagoa das Bromélias (20 o 53’S, 42 o 31’W; 1,227 m above sea level), Parque Estadual da Serra do Brigadeiro, Municipality of Ervália, State of Minas Gerais, Southeastern Brazil. Leptodactylus cupreus sp. nov. is characterized by the large size for the group (SVL 50.1–55.1 mm in males) and color pattern. The new species has a non-pulsed advertisement call, with call rate about 12 calls/s and a dominant frequency between 2,800 and 3,058 Hz.


Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3328 (1) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
THIAGO RIBEIRO DE CARVALHO

A new species of Pseudopaludicola is described from the Cerrado of southeastern Brazil. The new taxon is diagnosedfrom the P. pusilla species group by the absence of either T-shaped terminal phalanges or toe tips expanded, and promptlydistinguished from all (13) recognized taxa currently assigned to Pseudopaludicola by possessing isolated (instead of regular call series), long (117–187 ms) and non-pulsed advertisement calls.


Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3184 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROBERTO IBÁÑEZ D. ◽  
CÉSAR A. JARAMILLO A. ◽  
FRANK A. SOLÍS

The Central American frogs of the genus Craugastor consist of 113 species (Hedges et al. 2008; Frost 2011). Craugastor gollmeri (Peters) occurs in lowland to highland forests of central Panama, the Caribbean versant of western Panama and eastern Costa Rica, even extending into the Pacific versant in northwestern Costa Rica, within an altitudinal distribution range of 10–1520 m (Savage 2002). At some localities, C. gollmeri has been found to be an usual to common forest species, being primarily a diurnal species that inhabits leaf-litter on the forest floor (Ibáñez et al. 1995; Savage 2002). The snout-vent length (SVL) of adult frogs is 30–36.5 mm in males and 45–54 mm in females (Savage 1987). The males of gollmeri species group lack vocal slits and vocal sac (Savage 1987), and seem incapable of producing vocalizations (Savage 2002). Nonetheless, here we describe the vocalizations given by a male of C. gollmeri in captivity, considered to be advertisement calls (sensu Wells 1977). The role of advertisement calls in species recognition and reproductive isolation has been well established (Wells 2007), hence, the relevance of call characters in anuran phylogenetic and systematic studies (e.g., Hoskin 2004).


Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4379 (3) ◽  
pp. 445 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHEILA PEREIRA DE ANDRADE ◽  
CEZAR FILHO ROCHA ◽  
WILIAN VAZ-SILVA

Proceratophrys Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920 currently comprises 40 species (Frost 2017) of which 15 are allocated into the Proceratophrys cristiceps species group (sensu Brandão et al. 2013). The species in this group are characterized by the absence of postocular swellings and, except for P. concavitympanum, are found in seasonally open habitats in Brazilian Cerrado and Caatinga morphoclimatic domains (Giaretta et al. 2000; Ávila et al. 2012; Teixeira Jr. et al. 2012; Brandão et al. 2013). Information on advertisement calls is available for 11 species of the group (Eterovick & Sazima 1998; Nunes & Juncá 2006; Brasileiro et al. 2008; Santana et al. 2010; Ávila et al. 2012; Martins & Giaretta 2011; 2012; 2013; Ferreira et al. 2016). Proceratophrys branti Brandão, Carmaschi, Vaz-Silva & Campos, 2013 has been recently described and allocated in the P. cristiceps species group. The species occurs in open areas in the north-central portion of the Brazilian Cerrado, in the states of Goiás, Minas Gerais and Tocantins (Brandão et al. 2013). Herein we describe for the first time its advertisement call, based on recordings made in an area of Cerrado biome in the state of Tocantins. 


2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-265
Author(s):  
Ariovaldo Antonio Giaretta ◽  
Isabelle Aquemi Haga ◽  
Felipe Silva de Andrade

The advertisement call of two species of the Rhinella granulosa group (Anura: Bufonidae). The group of Rhinella granulosa presently harbors 14 species distributed in Central and South America. The advertisement calls of 12 species have been described. Herein, we provide data on the calls of R. granulosa and R. merianae recorded in populations far from locations of previous call descriptions, and we discuss possible causes of differences found. We used recordings of R. granulosa from the interior of Bahia State and recordings of R. merianae from Roraima. For both, calls consist of a long-lasting trill of four-pulsed notes. Rhinella granulosa calls last 3.7–9.6 s, have 121–283 notes, each lasting 19–25 ms released at a rate of 29.2–34.7/s, and with dominant frequency peaking between 2472–2809 Hz. Rhinella merianae calls last 4.0–7.1, have 153–217 notes, each lasting 17–20 ms, released at a rate of 37.7–39.5/s, and with dominant frequency peaking between 2959–3189 Hz. Both species are distinguished from most other species of the R. granulosa species group by the combination of pulse number and dominant frequency. Our data on R. granulosa differed (p < 0.05) in call duration and/or in dominant frequency from specimens from Natal (Rio Grande do Norte state) and Cabaceiras (Paraíba state). Our data on R. merianae appear to differ in dominant frequency from the only call (a single male) known from the Amazon River bank. The differences we found between our data and published call data suggest that further study of calls of additional populations of these species is warranted.


Zootaxa ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4205 (5) ◽  
pp. 480
Author(s):  
CLÁUDIA MÁRCIA MARILY FERREIRA ◽  
JOSÉ LUIZ MASSAO MOREIRA SUGAI ◽  
FRANCO LEANDRO DE SOUZA ◽  
SHEILA PEREIRA DE ANDRADE ◽  
WILIAN VAZ-SILVA ◽  
...  

Proceratophrys dibernardoi Brandão, Caramaschi, Vaz-Silva & Campos 2013 has recently been described and allocated into the P. cristiceps species group, but no information about its advertisement calls has been provided (Brandão et al. 2013). Here, we describe for the first time the advertisement calls of P. dibernardoi based on specimens from Central Brazil. We also expand P. dibernardoi´s geographic distribution by reporting a new population in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, constituting the westernmost record for this species, and extending its known range approximately 330 km westward of the municipality of Aporé, State of Goiás (P. dibernardoi´s former westernmost record). 


Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4766 (2) ◽  
pp. 306-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
FERNANDO LEAL ◽  
FELIPE S. F. LEITE ◽  
WILLIAM P. DA COSTA ◽  
LUCIANA B. NASCIMENTO ◽  
LUCIANA B. LOURENÇO ◽  
...  

We describe a new species of Physalaemus assigned to the Physalaemus signifer Clade, and it is morphologically similar to P. rupestris, from the highlands of the Serra do Cipó in the southern Espinhaço Range, State of Minas Gerais, Southeastern Brazil. The new species is diagnosed by using the following combination of character states: presence of an arrow-shaped blotch on the dorsum of body; presence of a median longitudinal light stripe over urostyle region; belly and ventral surface of thigh marbled with dark gray irregularly shaped blotches on a bluish background; absence of reddish coloration over axillary and inguinal regions in live individuals; bright orange dots scattered over head, upper lip, and dorsum of body in live individuals; ventral surface of hand and foot red in live individuals; small size (adult male SVL=16.2–18.2 mm); presence of brown, not divided, nuptial pad in males; END/ED in males ranging from 0.85–0.93; supernumerary tubercles on foot absent; tarsal fold absent; tarsal tubercle absent; texture of posterior region of belly and ventral surface of thigh smooth; advertisement call composed of two note types (note A + B); advertisement call duration of 0.80–1.28 s; note A with ascending amplitude until mid-note then descending towards the end of the note; note B with pulses arranged in 5–7 groups; and dominant frequency of note A from 1734.4–2765.6 Hz and of note B from 1507.3–2859.4 Hz. A phylogenetic analysis based on mitochondrial DNA sequences recovered the new species nested within the Physalaemus deimaticus species group. Additionally, we redescribe the call of Physalaemus rupestris and provide a review of the geographic distribution and conservation status of the species belonging to the P. deimaticus species group. 


Zootaxa ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4521 (3) ◽  
pp. 404 ◽  
Author(s):  
VÍCTOR HUGO ZARACHO ◽  
LEONARDO DIONEL AGUIAR ◽  
ARIOVALDO ANTONIO GIARETTA

Previously described calls of Trachycephalus typhonius (Linnaeus, 1758) correspond to several populations from Central and South America, but in general, these descriptions were brief and often based on a single recorded individual. Here, based on an expressive sample, we re-describe the advertisement calls of T. typhonius using recordings from populations in Brazil and Argentina. Additionally, we discuss geographical variation of calls, comment on their frequency band structure and compare calls with those described for other species of Trachycephalus. Calls of 32 males were recorded and temporal and spectral features of 269 calls were measured. To search for discrimination among three populations sampled we used the Random Forest (RF) model, Multidimensional Scaling Analysis (MDS) and Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney Rank Sum Test. The advertisement calls of T. typhonius consist of a multipulsed note of 343–540 ms of duration, emitted at regular intervals, with up to three emphasized frequency bands. Dominant frequency ranged between 1705–2750 Hz. Calls from Rondônia (Brazil) were significantly different from those recorded in Argentina and Minas Gerais (Brazil) in relation to pulse rate and dominant frequency. Populations from Minas Gerais and Argentina differed in dominant frequency of calls. Such population differences can be partly attributed to differences in prevalence of calling sites (immersed in water vs. perches on vegetation), but can also hint at the existence of cryptic species diversity under this taxon. 


Zootaxa ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3265 (1) ◽  
pp. 66 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALESSANDRO RIBEIRO DE MORAIS ◽  
ROGÉRIO PEREIRA BASTOS ◽  
BRUNO BARCELLOS ANNUNZIATA ◽  
MARCELO NOGUEIRA DE CARVALHO KOKUBUM ◽  
NATAN MEDEIROS MACIEL

Currently, the Rhinella granulosa species group is composed by 13 species of toads (R. azarai (Gallardo); R. bergi (Céspedez); R. bernardoi Sanabria et al.; R. centralis (Narvaes & Rodrigues); R. dorbignyi (Duméril & Bibron); R. fernandezae (Gallardo); R. granulosa (Spix); R. humboldti (Gallardo); R. major (Müller & Helmich); R. nattereri (Bokermann); R. merianae Gallardo; R. mirandaribeiroi (Gallardo); R. pygmaea (Myers & Carvalho) that are distributed in South America and Panama (Narvaes & Rodrigues 2009; Sanabria et al. 2010). The advertisement calls have so far been described for the following species in the R. granulosa group R. azarai, R. bergi, R. centralis, R. dorbignyi, R. fernandezae, R. granulosa, R. major, R. merianae (São-Pedro et al. 2011; Guerra et al. 2011). Herein, we describe the advertisement call of R. mirandaribeiroi from Cerrado Biome, Central Brazil.


Zootaxa ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 2370 (1) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANA CAROLINA CALIJORNE LOURENÇO ◽  
DÉLIO BAÊTA ◽  
ALINE CRISTINE LOPES DE ABREU ◽  
JOSÉ P. POMBAL JR.

Most species of the South American bufonid toads are placed in Rhinella Fitzinger, 1828 (Frost 2009). Currently, this genus contains 77 species and most of them are distributed in Central and South America (Frost 2009). According to Baldissera et al. (2004), the R. crucifer species group is composed of five species: R. abei (Baldissera, Caramaschi & Haddad, 2004), R. crucifer (Wied-Neuwied, 1821), R. henseli (A. Lutz, 1934), R. ornata (Spix, 1824), and R. pombali (Baldissera, Caramaschi & Haddad, 2004). This species group is widely distributed in northern Argentina, southeastern Brazil, and Uruguay (Baldissera et al. 2004; Frost 2009), and can be found in ponds and streams in forests and open areas (Heyer et al. 1990; Baldissera et al. 2004; Pombal & Gordo 2004; Eterovick & Barata 2006). Herein we describe the tadpole and advertisement call of Rhinella pombali, a species distributed throughout the Atlantic forest and in its transitional areas with the Cerrado in the State of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil (Frost 2009).


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