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A new species of Andean toad (Bufonidae, Osornophryne) discovered using molecular and morphological data, with a taxonomic key for the genus

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
  • Universidad Tecnológica Indoamérica
  • Museo Ecuatoriano de Ciencias Naturales

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Abstract

Combining a molecular phylogeny and morphological data, we discovered a new species of Osornophryne from the Amazonian slope of the Ecuadorian Andes. Morphologically, the new taxon is distinguished from all others species in Osornophryne by having the Toes IV and V longer than Toes I-III, a short and rounded snout with a small rostral papilla, and conical pustules on flanks. The new species previously was confused with O. guacamayo. A taxonomic key is provided for all known species of Osornophryne.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)73-97
Number of pages25
JournalZooKeys
Volume108
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Andes
  • Bufonidae
  • Ecuador
  • New species
  • Osornophryne
  • Phylogeny

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