Description of the advertisement call of Phasmahyla spectabilis Cruz, Feio & Nascimento, 2008 (Anura: Phyllomedusinae) with comments on its distribution and reproduction

Zootaxa ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 2767 (1) ◽  
pp. 59 ◽  
Author(s):  
IURI RIBEIRO DIAS ◽  
DENNIS RÖDDER ◽  
FRANK WEINSHEIMER ◽  
AXEL KWET ◽  
MIRCO SOLÉ
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Reproductive Strategies ◽  
Red List ◽  
Atlantic Rainforest ◽  
Mountain Streams ◽  
Advertisement Call ◽  
Oral Disc ◽  
Frog Species ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
First Time

In this study we describe for the first time the advertisement call of Phasmahyla spectabilis (Fig. 1) and provide new data on the geographical distribution and reproduction of the frog. Species belonging to the genus Phasmahyla Cruz (1990) are found in mountain streams in the Atlantic Rainforest from the states of Paraná northwards to Bahia (Cruz et al. 2008a), wherein seven species are currently recognized: P. guttata (Lutz), P. cochranae (Bokermann), P. jandaia (Bokermann & Sazima), P. exilis (Cruz), P. spectabilis Cruz, Feio & Nascimento, P. timbo Cruz, Napoli & Fonseca and P. cruzi Carvalho-e-Silva, Silva & Carvalho-e-Silva. Main characteristics of the genus are the absence of an external vocal sac, cream iris and tadpoles with an oral disc modified into a short funnel-shaped structure (Cruz 1990) (Fig. 1D). All members of the genus show highly specialized reproductive strategies by laying their eggs outside the water in nests built up with enrolled leaves (Cruz 1990). Subsequently, hatching tadpoles drop into lotic water, where they feed until they complete their metamorphosis (mode 25 sensu Haddad & Prado 2005). Phasmahyla spectabilis has already been included in the red list category “data deficient” (Angulo 2009).

scholarly journals Odonates from Bodoquena Plateau: checklist and information about endangered species

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Koroiva ◽  
Marciel Elio Rodrigues ◽  
Francisco Valente-Neto ◽  
Fábio de Oliveira Roque
Keyword(s):  
Endangered Species ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Red List ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Number Of Species ◽  
Red List Species ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
First Time ◽  
Species Being ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul

Abstract Here we provide an updated checklist of the odonates from Bodoquena Plateau, Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil. We registered 111 species from the region. The families with the highest number of species were Libellulidae (50 species), Coenagrionidae (43 species) and Gomphidae (12 species). 35 species are registered in the IUCN Red List species, four being Data Deficient, 29 of Least Concern and two species being in the threatened category. Phyllogomphoides suspectus Belle, 1994 (Odonata: Gomphidae) was registered for the first time in the state.

scholarly journals Sea anemones (Cnidaria, Actiniaria) of Singapore: redescription and taxonomy of Phymanthus pinnulatus Martens in Klunzinger, 1877

ZooKeys ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 840 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Nicholas Wei Liang Yap ◽  
Ria Tan ◽  
Clara Lei Xin Yong ◽  
Koh Siang Tan ◽  
Danwei Huang
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Morphological Analysis ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Type Locality ◽  
Sea Anemones ◽  
Oral Disc ◽  
Coral Rubble ◽  
Tropical Ecosystems ◽  
First Time

Despite the ubiquity of sea anemones (Cnidaria: Actiniaria) in tropical ecosystems, our understanding of their biodiversity and taxonomy is limited. Here we re-establish the identity of an intertidal zooxanthellate species, Phymanthuspinnulatus Martens in Klunzinger, 1877. Originally described from a single preserved specimen in the Berlin Museum by CB Klunzinger, his brief footnote lacked crucial details to positively identify the species. Our redescription is based on more than 50 living individuals of P.pinnulatus collected from its type locality, Singapore. These were examined and compared with type materials of the species and its congeners. Specimens of P.pinnulatus differ from syntypes of species described as Phymanthuslevis Kwietniewski, 1898 from Indonesia, as well as Phymanthussansibaricus Carlgren, 1900 and Phymanthusstrandesi Carlgren, 1900, both described from East Africa. Phymanthuspinnulatus was encountered on the lower intertidal, among coral rubble and between rocky crevices. It is vibrantly coloured and has 96 marginal tentacles with branching outgrowths along each, resulting in a ‘frilly’ appearance. The anemone has a flat expanded oral disc, with discal tentacles that are inconspicuous and reduced, unlike syntypes of its congeners. Details of its live appearance, musculature, and cnidom are also provided for the first time. Overall, types of cnidae and capsule sizes differ from other known species of Phymanthus documented elsewhere. It is inferred that P.pinnulatus has a wide distribution that extends eastwards from Singapore, as far as Ambon and the Torres Straits. Some individuals reported as Phymanthusmuscosus Haddon and Shackleton, 1893 and Phymanthusbuitendijki Pax, 1924 are probably P.pinnulatus. This morphological analysis provides new insights into the characters used to delimit P.pinnulatus, clarifies its geographical distribution, and contributes to an ongoing revision of the genus Phymanthus.

scholarly journals A new cryptic species of the Pristimantis lacrimosus group (Anura, Strabomantidae) from the eastern slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 151-175
Author(s):  
Julio C. Carrión-Olmedo ◽  
Santiago R. Ron
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
National Parks ◽  
Genetic Distances ◽  
Red List ◽  
Phylogenetic Position ◽  
Advertisement Call ◽  
Anthropogenic Influences ◽  
Undescribed Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
A New Species

With 566 species, the neotropical genus Pristimantis is the most speciose vertebrate genus. As a result of its striking diversity, taxonomic reviews remain a challenge. Herein, we present an updated phylogeny of the Pristimantis lacrimosus group and describe a new species from Llanganates and Sangay National Parks. We also report, for the first time, the phylogenetic position of Pristimantis degener, P. eugeniae, P. katoptroides, and P. petersi. Based on our phylogeny, we add two species to the Pristimantis lacrimosus group. Through the integration of molecular and bioacoustic evidence, we describe a new species which was hidden under “Pristimantis petersi”. Pristimantis petersioidessp. nov. is most closely related to Pristimantis petersi and an undescribed species from Peru. It can be distinguished from P. petersi by its advertisement call and large genetic differences (uncorrected p-genetic distances 7.9% to 8.4% for gene 16S). Moreover, the new species and P. petersi are not sister species. We suggest assigning the new species to the Endangered Red List category because it has a small distribution range with deforestation as result of agriculture and other anthropogenic influences.

scholarly journals Review of the distribution of Sapygidae in Italy and new records (Hymenoptera: Vespoidea)

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-116
Author(s):  
Filippo Ceccolini ◽  
Fabio Cianferoni
Keyword(s):  
New Records ◽  
Iucn Red List ◽  
Red List ◽  
Iucn Red List Categories ◽  
Red List Categories ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
First Time ◽  
Occurrence Records

The distribution of the Italian species of Sapygidae is reviewed and new occurrence records for some species are given. Monosapyga clavicornis (Linnaeus, 1758) is recorded for the first time in Lazio and Abruzzo, Polochrum repandum Spinola, 1806 in Abruzzo, and Sapygina decemguttata (Jurine, 1807) in Veneto. Due to insufficient sampling efforts in Italy, all the Italian species of Sapygidae should be currently considered as Data Deficient (DD) according to the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria.

Red list of ferns and flowering plants of Slovakia, 5th edition (October 2014)

Biologia ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavol Eliáš ◽  
Daniel Dítě ◽  
Ján Kliment ◽  
Richard Hrivnák ◽  
Viera Feráková
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Red List ◽  
Flowering Plants ◽  
Short History ◽  
Threatened Plants ◽  
Red Lists ◽  
History Of ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
First Time ◽  
Near Threatened

AbstractThe last version of Red List was published already more than 10 years ago but the knowledge of the flora of Slovakia has substantially improved due to large-scale mapping projects and taxonomical research. Therefore an updated fifth edition of the Red List is presented in this paper. For evaluation, we accepted IUCN categories (ER, CR, EN, VU, NT, LC, DD, NA, NE) and criteria (A-D), which were used first time in the history of Slovak Red Lists of ferns and flowering plants. In total 1 218 taxa are listed (the complete list of taxa is given in Electronic Appendix 1), which is nearly 34 % of the total number of 3 619 native taxa and archaeophytes of the flora of Slovakia. More than 80 taxa (7 %) were not confirmed in the flora (66 Regionally Extinct, 17 Probably Regionally Extinct), 155 taxa are evaluated as Critically Endangered (13 %), 171 Endangered (14 %) and 201 taxa are regarded Vulnerable (17 %). The largest group represent 347 taxa evaluated as Near Threatened (29 %), 162 taxa are assessed as Least Concern (13 %), 91 taxa are in category Data Deficient (7 %), and 8 taxa belong to categories of Not Evaluated and Not Applicable (1 %). In this Red List, 27 taxa are included as new for the flora of Slovakia and 14 taxa were rediscovered. Short history of Slovak Red lists of rare and threatened plants is also briefly mentioned.

Nocturnal visual displays and call description of the cascade specialist glassfrog Sachatamia orejuela

Behaviour ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 157 (14-15) ◽  
pp. 1257-1268
Author(s):  
Rebecca M. Brunner ◽  
Juan M. Guayasamin
Keyword(s):  
Visual Signals ◽  
Advertisement Call ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Evolutionary Response ◽  
Frog Species ◽  
Head Bobbing ◽  
Acoustic Space ◽  
Visual Signalling ◽  
Communication Modalities ◽  
First Time

Abstract Although most male frogs call to attract females, vocalizations alone can be ineffective long-range signals in certain environments. To increase conspicuousness and counter the background noise generated by rushing water, a few frog species around the world have evolved visual communication modalities in addition to advertisement calls. These species belong to different families on different continents: a clear example of behavioural convergent evolution. Until now, long-distance visual signalling has not been recorded for any species in the glassfrog family (Centrolenidae). Sachatamia orejuela, an exceptionally camouflaged glassfrog species found within the spray zone of waterfalls, has remained poorly studied. Here, we document its advertisement call for the first time — the frequency of which is higher than perhaps any other glassfrog species, likely an evolutionary response to its disruptive acoustic space — as well as a sequence of non-antagonistic visual signals (foot-flagging, hand-waving, and head-bobbing) that we observed at night.

The advertisement call of Boana freicanecae (Carnaval & Peixoto, 2004) (Anura: Hylidae), an endemic and poorly known treefrog from northeastern Brazil

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4853 (3) ◽  
pp. 442-446
Author(s):  
PEDRO MARINHO ◽  
IGOR JOVENTINO ROBERTO ◽  
BARNAGLEISON S. LISBOA
Keyword(s):  
Natural History ◽  
Threatened Species ◽  
Red List ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Advertisement Call ◽  
Montane Forests ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
Two Populations

Boana freicanecae is a medium-sized hylid (males SVL= 37.3–42.2 mm) belonging to the B. pulchella group (Carnaval & Peixoto 2004). This species is associated with streams in Atlantic montane forests (450–750 m elevation) located from the Pernambuco Biogeographic Sub-Region (Silva & Casteleti 2003), in the states of Pernambuco and Alagoas, northeastern Brazil (Carnaval & Peixoto 2004; Cardoso et al. 2006). Currently, B. freicanecae is classified as ‘Data Deficient’ according to the Brazilian Red List of Threatened species (ICMBio 2018) and many aspects of its natural history (e.g., advertisement call) are poorly known. Here we describe the advertisement call of this treefrog based on calls obtained from two populations. 

A revision of Rhaponticoides (Asteraceae, Cardueae–Centaureinae) from Iran

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 213 (2) ◽  
pp. 87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazem Negaresh ◽  
SAYED MOHAMMAD REZA KHOSHROO ◽  
ROYA KARAMIAN ◽  
MOHAMMAD REZA JOHARCHI
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Full Description ◽  
New Combinations ◽  
Taxonomic Review ◽  
Herbarium Collections ◽  
First Time

A taxonomic review of Rhaponticoides in Iran is based on morphological characters of the specimens from the authors’ expeditions and other herbarium collections. Rhaponticoides lachnopus, R. schmidii, R. sect. Iranicae and R. sect. Ruthenicae are proposed as new combinations. Full description for the genus Rhaponticoides and R. sect. Iranicae and R. sect. Ruthenicae are presented for the first time here. Three names, R. lachnopus, R. ruthenica and its synonym, are typified. A synopsis with recognized sections and species, relevant synonyms, type citations, lists of specimens examined and an identification key are provided for the genus Rhaponticoides in Iran. In addition, some notes about ecology and habitat of Rhaponticoides especially in Iran are given. Finally, the geographical distribution of all the 4 species recognized in Iran is presented and mapped.

Third time’s a charm: reviewing the advertisement call of Gabohyla pauloalvini (Anura: Hylidae: Scinaxinae), an endemic species from Brazil’ Atlantic Forest

Zootaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5032 (3) ◽  
pp. 431-441
Author(s):  
LUIZ FERNANDO CARMO ◽  
JULIANA ALVES ◽  
IURI R. DIAS ◽  
MIRCO SOLÉ ◽  
CAIO V. DE MIRA-MENDES ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Forest ◽  
Dominant Frequency ◽  
Advertisement Call ◽  
Audio Recordings ◽  
Natural History Studies ◽  
Disjunct Populations ◽  
Audio Files ◽  
Scientific Collections ◽  
First Time ◽  
New Distribution

The Neotropical tribe Sphaenorhynchini is composed of 15 recognized species commonly named as “lime treefrogs”. Gabohyla pauloalvini occurs in Atlantic Forest lowlands through the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo, Brazil. Based on field observation, literature review, and evaluation of audio files, we conclude that previous bioacoustic descriptions were erroneously assigned to G. pauloalvini. Here, we describe for the first time the advertisement call of G. pauloalvini from two disjunct populations. In addition, we provide new distribution records and an updated map for this species. The advertisement call of G. pauloalvini is composed of 1–5 closely spaced notes, with duration of 0.016–1.976 s, inter-note intervals of 0.340–1.25 s, and an average dominant frequency (= fundamental frequency) of 4966.0 Hz. Harmonics are visible in the spectrogram. Three new populations of G. pauloalvini have been recorded and extended the distribution by 60 km south. Nevertheless, G. pauloalvini is still known only from few localities. We highlight the importance of depositing audio recordings and specimens in scientific collections to promote systematics and natural history studies.  

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