The first species of Aplastodiscus endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado (Anura, Hylidae)

The first species of Aplastodiscus endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado (Anura, Hylidae)

The genus Aplastodiscus includes 14 nominal species in four monophyletic groups with occurrence in the Atlantic Forest and Brazilian Cerrado (Brazilian Savanna) of South America. A recent study reviewed the taxonomy and phylogenetic relationships of the genus and suggested a third...

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Main Authors: Bianca V.M. Berneck, Ariovaldo A. Giaretta, Reuber A. Brandão, Carlos A. G. Cruz, Celio F.B. Haddad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2017-01-01
Series:ZooKeys
Online Access:http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=10401
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spelling doaj-2214848317164fc3ac893e552d25f1e12020-11-24T22:46:45ZengPensoft PublishersZooKeys1313-29891313-29702017-01-0164211513010.3897/zookeys.642.1040110401The first species of Aplastodiscus endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado (Anura, Hylidae)Bianca V.M. Berneck0Ariovaldo A. Giaretta1Reuber A. Brandão2Carlos A. G. Cruz3Celio F.B. Haddad 4Universidade Estadual PaulistaUiversidade Federal de UberlandiaUniversidade de BrasíliaUniversidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroUniversidade Estadual Paulista The genus Aplastodiscus includes 14 nominal species in four monophyletic groups with occurrence in the Atlantic Forest and Brazilian Cerrado (Brazilian Savanna) of South America. A recent study reviewed the taxonomy and phylogenetic relationships of the genus and suggested a third species for the A. perviridis Group. Herein, on the basis of morphology and advertisement call, we describe this species and test its monophyly. The new species is the only Aplastodiscus with endemic occurrence in the Cerrado Biome. In addition, its geographical distribution and conservation status are discussed. http://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=10401
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author Bianca V.M. Berneck
Ariovaldo A. Giaretta
Reuber A. Brandão
Carlos A. G. Cruz
Celio F.B. Haddad
spellingShingle Bianca V.M. Berneck
Ariovaldo A. Giaretta
Reuber A. Brandão
Carlos A. G. Cruz
Celio F.B. Haddad
The first species of Aplastodiscus endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado (Anura, Hylidae)
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Ariovaldo A. Giaretta
Reuber A. Brandão
Carlos A. G. Cruz
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title The first species of Aplastodiscus endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado (Anura, Hylidae)
title_short The first species of Aplastodiscus endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado (Anura, Hylidae)
title_full The first species of Aplastodiscus endemic to the Brazilian Cerrado (Anura, Hylidae)
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1313-2970
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description The genus Aplastodiscus includes 14 nominal species in four monophyletic groups with occurrence in the Atlantic Forest and Brazilian Cerrado (Brazilian Savanna) of South America. A recent study reviewed the taxonomy and phylogenetic relationships of the genus and suggested a third species for the A. perviridis Group. Herein, on the basis of morphology and advertisement call, we describe this species and test its monophyly. The new species is the only Aplastodiscus with endemic occurrence in the Cerrado Biome. In addition, its geographical distribution and conservation status are discussed.
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