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

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Κύριος συγγραφέας: Brandão, Reuber Albuquerque
Ημερομηνία έκδοσης: 2007
Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Maciel, Natan M., Sebben, Antônio
Μορφή: Article
Γλώσσα: por
Πηγή: Repositório Institucional da UnB
Download full: http://repositorio.unb.br/handle/10482/1073
Περίληψη: 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.