A new species of Chaunus from Central Brazil : Anura; Bufonidae
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| Yayın Tarihi: | 2007 |
| Diğer Yazarlar: | , |
| Materyal Türü: | Article |
| Dil: | por |
| Kaynak: | Repositório Institucional da UnB |
| Download full: | http://repositorio.unb.br/handle/10482/1073 |
Özet: | A new species of Chaunus, apparently related to Chaunus arenarum, Chaunus rubescens, and Chaunus achavali is described. The new species occupies Cerrado habitats in southwestern Piauı´ and Bahia states and in northwestern Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The species is characterized by anterior interruption of the supraocular crest; weakly developed cranial crests; short and robust limbs; several pointed spiculae on dorsum, head, and limbs; male coloration; small to medium size; and by the short and narrow head. |