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

A new species of brachycephalid frog is described from São Luís do Paraitinga, in the Atlantic Rain Forest of São 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 marki...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of herpetology 2009-06, Vol.43 (2), p.212-219
Hauptverfasser: Alves, Ana C. R, Sawaya, Ricardo J, Reis, Sérgio Fdos, Haddad, Célio F. B
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Zusammenfassung:A new species of brachycephalid frog is described from São Luís do Paraitinga, in the Atlantic Rain Forest of São 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.
ISSN:0022-1511
1937-2418
DOI:10.1670/0022-1511-43.2.212