New Species of Brachycephalus (Anura: Brachycephalidae) from the Atlantic Rain Forest in Sao Paulo State, Southeastern Brazil

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Author(s):	Alves, Ana C. R. ^[1] ; Sawaya, Ricardo J. ^[2] ; dos Reis, Sergio F. ^[3] ; Haddad, Celio F. B. ^[1] Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:	^[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, Dept Zool, Inst Biociencias, BR-13506900 Sao Paulo - Brazil ^[2] Inst Butantan, Lab Especial Ecol & Evolucao, BR-05503900 Sao Paulo - Brazil ^[3] Univ Estadual Campinas, Inst Biol, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil Total Affiliations: 3
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	Journal of Herpetology; v. 43, n. 2, p. 212-219, JUN 2009.
Web of Science Citations:	21
Abstract
A new species of brachycephalid frog is described from Sao Luis do Paraitinga, in the Atlantic Rain Forest of Sao Paulo State, southeastern Brazil. The new species is characterized by male SVL = 10.8-12.1 and female SVL = 12.6-14.0 mm; and general color orange with dorsal reddish irregular markings, lateral surfaces with small dark brown spots, and belly with brownish spots and small dots. Comparisons with other brachycephalid species and osteological data are provided. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	01/13341-3 - Diversity of Anuran Amphibians from São Paulo State
Grantee:	Célio Fernando Baptista Haddad
Support Opportunities:	BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants


FAPESP's process:	03/12396-4 - Systematic taxonomy and evolution of Brachycephalus (Amphibia: Anura: Brachycephalidae)
Grantee:	Ana Claudia Reis Alves
Support Opportunities:	Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral