A new species of Elachistocleis (Anura: Microhylidae) from the Andean Yungas of Argentina, with comments on the Elachistocleis ovalis - E. bicolor controversy

Abstract Elachistocleis skotogaster spec. nov. is described from the Andean Yungas of Argentina. It is unique in the genus in having belly and legs densely spotted with brown, an uniformly dark brown dorsal mottled with black, absence of a light vertebral strip, a fold behind the mouth but not a pos...

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Published in:Amphibia-reptilia 2003, Vol.24 (3), p.269-284
Main Authors: Lavilla, Vaira, Marcos, Ferrari, Liliana
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Elachistocleis skotogaster spec. nov. is described from the Andean Yungas of Argentina. It is unique in the genus in having belly and legs densely spotted with brown, an uniformly dark brown dorsal mottled with black, absence of a light vertebral strip, a fold behind the mouth but not a postcommisural gland. Its natural history and advertisement call are briefly noted. Elachistocleis ovalis and E. bicolor are considered different species, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, is established as type locality for the latter one. Se describe Elachistocleis skotogaster n. sp. de las Yungas andinas de Argentina. Se diferencia de las restantes especies del género por presentar vientre y región inferior de los miembros posteriores densamente punteada de castaño, la región dorsal castaño oscuro, punteada en negro, sin banda vertebral clara, y el área por detrás de la boca con un pliegue pero sin glándula postcomisural. Elachistocleis ovalis y E. bicolor son consideradas especies diferentes y se establece Buenos Aires, Argentina, como localidad tipo de esta última.
ISSN:0173-5373
1568-5381
DOI:10.1163/156853803322440754