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Hoogmoed, M.S.. |
In the present paper Hyla ornatissima Noble is removed from the synonymy of Hyla granosa Boulenger, and resurrected as a separate species on the basis of morphological, ecological and acoustical differences. Another relative of this group occurring in Guiana is Hyla sibleszi Rivero. Because of its superficial resemblance with these frogs Hyla punctata (Schneider), of another species-group, is also treated. All four species are extensively described, data on life history and distribution are given. H. sibleszi, so far only known from the type material and some associated specimens, is reported from several new localities in Venezuela and Guyana. It is suggested that the function of the intricate dorsal pattern of H. ornatissima serves to protect the animal... |
Tipo: Article / Letter to the editor |
Palavras-chave: Amphibia; Hylidae; Hyla ornatissima Noble; Taxonomic revision; Species descriptions; Distribution data; 42.82. |
Ano: 1979 |
URL: http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/record/323946 |
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