Systematics of the pentadactylus Species Group of the Frog Genus Leptodactylus (Amphibia: Leptodactylidae)
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Heyer, W. Ronald. Systematics of the pentadactylus Species Group of the Frog Genus Leptodactylus (Amphibia: Leptodactylidae). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, number 301, 43 pages, 23 figures, 12 tables, 1979.—Sixteen mensural and pattern characters are analyzed for the adult members of the Leptodactylus pentadactylus species group. Available data on tadpoles, mating calls, and karyotypes are incorporated in the analyses. Results of the analyses lead to the recognition of 11 species comprising the group. For each species, the following are provided: synonymy, description of adult characteristics, a distribution map and list of localities, and specimens examined. The following are included if known: distinctive adult colors in life, larval characteristics, mating call description, and karyotype. A key is provided for the adult members of the complex. Larval adaptations appear to be most important in interpreting the evolutionary history within this species group. Adult morphology appears to be evolutionarily rather conservative, contrasting with the patterns found in other species groups so far studied within this genus. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION DATE is handstamped in a limited number of initial copies and is recorded in the Institution's annual report, Smithsonian Year. SERIES COVER DESIGN: The coral Montastrea cavernosa (Linnaeus). Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Heyer, W. Ronald Systematics of the pentadactylus species group of the frog genus Leptodactylus (Amphibia: Leptodactylidae) (Smithsonian contributions to zoology ; no. 301) Bibliography: p. 1. Leptodactylus—Classification 2. Leptodactylus pentadactylus—Classification. 3. Amphibians —Classification. I. Title. II. Series: Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian contributions to zoology ; no. 301. QLl.SMno. 301 [QL668.E257] 591'.08s [59T.8] 79-12249
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