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The specialized reproductive mode of the treefrog Aplastodiscus perviridis (Anura: Hylidae)

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Author(s):
Haddad, Célio F. B. [1] ; Faivovich, Julian ; Garcia, Paulo C. A.
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Rio Claro. Instituto de Biociências - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Amphibia-Reptilia; v. 26, n. 1, p. 87-92, 2005.
Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Zoology
Abstract

Males of the South American treefrog Aplastodiscus perviridis construct concealed subterranean nests. Using a complex courtship behavior that involves tactile stimuli and vocalizations, males guide the females to the subterranean nests where eggs are laid. Embryos and facultatively oophagous tadpoles (at least in stage 25) stay in subterranean nests until flooding transports them to ponds or streams. This is a rare reproductive mode previously known for few species in the Hyla albosignata and H. albofrenata complexes. Based on similarities of reproductive mode we suggest a monophyletic origin for Aplastodiscus and these complexes of Hyla. (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