The recognition of Dendropsophus minusculus (Rivero, 1971) (Hylidae, Dendropsophini) as a highly polymorphic, multi-domain distributed species

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Author(s):	Zina, J. ; Silva, G. R. ; Loebmann, D. ; Orrico, V. G. D. Total Authors: 4
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	Brazilian Journal of Biology; v. 74, n. 3, p. 8-pg., 2014-08-01.
Abstract
Herein we present new occurrences of sites of Dendropsophus minusculus in Brazil adding information about reproductive biology and colour patterns of the species. Such information is fundamental for characterising the species that we believe has been neglected due to its morphological similarity with other congeneric species. Dendropsophus minusculus may be found in different morphoclimatic domains, being one of the most generalist species of the genus in this aspect. The species plasticity is not restricted to its occurrence, but also related to aspects of its reproductive biology, and we hypothesised that the latter feature could explain the wide geographical range of the species. We highlight the importance of further in-depth studies and the use of D. minusculus as a model to understand the historical events responsible for the current geographical distribution of the morphoclimatic domains in Brazil. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	12/12500-5 - Polymorphism and cryptic species: understanding South American biodiversity through the genus Dendropsophus Fitzinger, 1843
Grantee:	Victor Goyannes Dill Orrico
Support Opportunities:	Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral