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The rediscovery of Hylodes regius: new information about a rare and microendemic Atlantic rainforest Torrent frog

Author(s):
de Sa, Fabio P. [1] ; Lyra, Mariana L. ; Haddad, Calio F. B.
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, Inst Biociencias, Dept Biodiversidade, BR-13506900 Rio Claro, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: SALAMANDRA; v. 56, n. 4, p. 285-295, OCT 30 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The genus Hylodes (Torrent frogs) is endemic to the montane Atlantic forests of Brazil, comprising species that are mostly locally distributed and face severe threats to their continued existence. Hylodes regius was described in 1979 from the mist forests on the highlands of the Parque Nacional do Itatiaia in southeastern Brazil, and was then not found for 35 years before we recently discovered what is presently the only known population of this species. We document this find and provide fundamental information that has been lacking for this species, including data on its morphology, male coloration in life, descriptions of its advertisement and territorial calls, a description of the tadpole, natural history notes, and its currently known geographic distribution limits. We provide a phylogeny based on molecular data for the species of the Hylodes lateristrigatus species group, of which H. regius forms part. Additional studies and continuous monitoring coupled with conservation measures are essential for ensuring the persistence of the distinct species of Hylodes in the Parque Nacional do Itatiaia, in particular because we have indirectly detected the presence of the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/50928-1 - Speciation of frogs in high-altitude environments
Grantee:Célio Fernando Baptista Haddad
Support type: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 17/26162-8 - Diversity and conservation of Brazilian amphibians
Grantee:Mariana Lúcio Lyra
Support type: Scholarships in Brazil - Technical Training Program - Technical Training
FAPESP's process: 14/50342-8 - Amphibians of Lagamar Mosaic protected areas: diversity, conservation and perspectives
Grantee:Célio Fernando Baptista Haddad
Support type: Research Grants - Research Partnership for Technological Innovation - PITE
FAPESP's process: 10/14117-9 - Reproductive Biology of Hylodes cf. ornatus, Serra do Japi, Jundiaí, São Paulo (Anura, Hylodidae)
Grantee:Fábio Perin de Sá
Support type: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
FAPESP's process: 13/50741-7 - Diversity and conservation of Brazilian amphibians
Grantee:Célio Fernando Baptista Haddad
Support type: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants