On the problem of specific identification in triploid (Bufotes baturae) and tetraploid (B. pewzowi) green toads (Amphibia, Anura, Bufonidae) of Central Asia by morphometric characteristics

The paper presents the results of using multiplicative indices for species identification polyploid green toads Central Asia. Live adult individuals Bufotes baturae (24 females and 17 males) from territory Tajikistan B. pewzowi (14 24 Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan were studied. animals caught in nature, measured immediately released. belonging studied was established by cytogenetic methods. According to discriminant analysis, six proportionality significant females. batura formed separate non-overlapping clusters function space, level their reliable classification 100%. For males, four body identified analysis. these two space touched, correct 97.6%. As a result our research, one index common males highly pewzowi, as well separately species. authors conclude that based on standard morphometric indicators can be used practical determination toads.