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The First Bromeligenous Species of Dendropsophus (Anura: Hylidae) from Brazil's Atlantic Forest

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Author(s):
Ferreira, Rodrigo B. [1, 2, 3] ; Faivovich, Julian [4, 5] ; Beard, Karen H. [1, 2] ; Pombal, Jr., Jose P. [6]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Utah State Univ, Dept Wildland Resources, Logan, UT 84322 - USA
[2] Utah State Univ, Ctr Ecol, Logan, UT 84322 - USA
[3] Univ Vila Velha, Lab Ecol Populacoes & Conservacao, Vila Velha, ES - Brazil
[4] Univ Buenos Aires, Fac Ciencias Exactas & Nat, Dept Biodiversidad & Biol Expt, Buenos Aires, DF - Argentina
[5] Museo Argentino Ciencias Nat Bernardino Rivadavia, Div Herpetol, Buenos Aires, DF - Argentina
[6] Univ Fed Rio de Janeiro, Museu Nacl, Dept Vertebrados, Rio De Janeiro, RJ - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: PLoS One; v. 10, n. 12 DEC 9 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 9
Abstract

We describe a new treefrog species of Dendropsophus collected on rocky outcrops in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Ecologically, the new species can be distinguished from all known congeners by having a larval phase associated with rainwater accumulated in bromeliad phytotelms instead of temporary or lentic water bodies. Phylogenetic analysis based on molecular data confirms that the new species is a member of Dendropsophus; our analysis does not assign it to any recognized species group in the genus. Morphologically, based on comparison with the 96 known congeners, the new species is diagnosed by its small size, framed dorsal color pattern, and short webbing between toes IV-V. The advertisement call is composed of a moderate-pitched two-note call (similar to 5 kHz). The territorial call contains more notes and pulses than the advertisement call. Field observations suggest that this new bromeligenous species uses a variety of bromeliad species to breed in, and may be both territorial and exhibit male parental care. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/10000-5 - A multi-disciplinary approach to the study of amphibian diversification
Grantee:Taran Grant
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants
FAPESP's process: 13/50741-7 - Diversity and conservation of Brazilian amphibians
Grantee:Célio Fernando Baptista Haddad
Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants