Abstract
We evaluate the hypothesis of Centrolene lema as a species distinct from C. gorzulae using morphological, bioacoustic and genetic comparisons. Our results show that there are no consistent differences in any of these three areas; hence, we present C. lema as a synonym of C. gorzulae. Additionally we provide new data on the distribution and ecology of the species.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 16-28 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Zootaxa |
Issue number | 1980 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 16 Jan 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bioacoustics
- Centrolene gorzulae
- Centrolenid frogs
- Distribution
- Glassfrogs
- Guiana Shield
- Guyana
- Synonym
- Venezuela
- mitochondrial DNA