A new species of Chaunus from Central Brazil : Anura; Bufonidae

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Autor principal: Brandão, Reuber Albuquerque
Data de publicació: 2007
Altres autors: Maciel, Natan M., Sebben, Antônio
Format: Article
Idioma: por
Font: Repositório Institucional da UnB
Download full: http://repositorio.unb.br/handle/10482/1073
Sumari: 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.

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