Marsupial Frogs
Marsupial Frogs

Author: William E. Duellman

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2015-10-15

Total Pages: 427

ISBN-13: 1421416751

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This exceptional tome should find its way into the libraries of serious herpetologists, tropical biologists, and developmental biologists. Included in this book are- A molecular phylogeny of the family Hemiphractidae- A thorough osteological analysis- A review of external morphological features- An overview of the evolution of reproductive modes- A biogeographic synthesis- Keys to genera and species- Diagnosis and thorough description of each species of marsupial frog- Colored physiographic maps depicting species distributions

Phylogenetic Systematics, Ecology, and Conservation of Marsupial Frogs (Anura: Hemiphractidae) from the Andes of Southern Ecuador, with Descriptions of Four New Biphasic Species
Phylogenetic Systematics, Ecology, and Conservation of Marsupial Frogs (Anura: Hemiphractidae) from the Andes of Southern Ecuador, with Descriptions of Four New Biphasic Species

Author: Sofía Carvajal-Endara

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9781776706082

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We review the systematics of the species of Gastrotheca (Anura: Hemiphractidae) in the highlands of the southern Ecuadorian Andes. We analyzed phylogenetic, morphological, ecological, and acoustic data from populations in the region. We provide an updated phylogenetic hypothesis inferred from a database that contains 42 species of Gastrotheca, and sequences from mitochondrial (12S, 16S, and ND1) and nuclear (POMC and RAG-1) genes. We describe four new endemic biphasic species for Ecuador (Gastrotheca cuencana, G. elicioi, G. turnerorum, and G. yacuri). In addition, we redefine G. lojana, recently resurrected from the synonymy of G. monticola, and redescribe G. litonedis. Furthermore, we describe the tadpoles and ontogenetic color changes in six species (G. cuencana, G. elicioi, G. litonedis, G. lojana, G. pseustes, and G. turnerorum). Also, we describe the calls of seven species (G. cuencana, G. elicioi, G. litonedis, G. lojana, G. pseustes, G. testudinea, and G. yacuri).

Frogs of the World
Frogs of the World

Author: Mark O'Shea

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2024-04-09

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0691248311

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A richly illustrated guide to the world’s frogs that includes species from every family With more than 7,600 known species, frogs exhibit an extraordinary range of forms and behaviors, from those that produce toxins so deadly that they could kill a human many times over to those that can survive being frozen in ice. Frogs of the World is an essential guide to this astonishingly diverse group of animals. An in-depth introduction covers everything from the origins and evolution of frogs to their life cycles and defense strategies. Beautiful illustrations accompany profiles of species from each family, shedding invaluable light on the enormous range of appearance, habitats, and behavior of these marvelous creatures. Features hundreds of stunning color photographs Covers taxonomy, anatomy, locomotion, reproduction, diet, and more Discusses the conservation of the world’s frogs An invaluable resource for herpetologists, naturalists, and anyone interested in amphibians

The Book of Frogs
The Book of Frogs

Author: Tim Halliday

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2016-01-29

Total Pages: 657

ISBN-13: 022618465X

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What is a frog? -- Complex life cycle -- An acoustic world -- Frogs, toads & people -- Population declines -- Amphibian diseases -- Distribution & classification -- Why the number of frog species is increasing -- The frogs

A Systematic Review of the Marsupial Frogs (Hylidae, Gastrotheca) Of the Andes of Ecuador (Classic Reprint)
A Systematic Review of the Marsupial Frogs (Hylidae, Gastrotheca) Of the Andes of Ecuador (Classic Reprint)

Author: William E. Duellman

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-09-26

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9781333742294

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Excerpt from A Systematic Review of the Marsupial Frogs (Hylidae, Gastrotheca) Of the Andes of Ecuador I have examined 1125 preserved frogs (including type speci mens of all taxa), 24 skeletons, and 50 lots of tadpoles referable to the species discussed in this paper, and I have studied each of the species in the field. Terminology follows that of Duellman except for two additional measurements: length of third finger is the distance from the proximal edge of the palmar tubercle to the tip of the finger; length of thumb is the distance from the proximal edge of the prepollical tubercle to the tip of the thumb. Through out the text, specimens are listed by their catalogue numbers pre ceded by the appropriate museum abbreviations, as follows. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.