Molecular and morphological data reveal three new cryptic species of Chiasmocleis (Mehely 1904) (Anura, Microhylidae) endemic to the Atlantic Forest, Brazil

Authors

Mauricio C. Forlani
João F. R. Tonini
Carlos A. G. Cruz
Hussam Zaher
Rafael O. de Sá, University of RichmondFollow

DOI

10.7717/peerj.3005

Abstract

Three new cryptic species of Chiasmocleis from the Atlantic Forest of Brazil are described. Two of these species occur in the northeastern states of Sergipe and Bahia, whereas the third species is found in the southeastern state of São Paulo. The new species can be distinguished from other congeneric species by the molecular data, as evidenced in the phylogeny, and by a combination of morphological characters including: size, foot webbing, dermal spines, and coloration patterns. Chiasmocleis species differ in osteological traits, therefore we also provide an osteological description of each new species and comparisons with data reported for other species in the genus.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-21-2017

Publisher Statement

© 2017 Forlani et al. This article first appeared in PeerJ 5: e3005 (2017).

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Recommended Citation

Forlani, Mauricio C., João F.R. Tonini, Carlos A.G. Cruz, Hussam Zaher, and Rafael O. de Sá. "Molecular and morphological data reveal three new cryptic species of Chiasmocleis (Mehely 1904) (Anura, Microhylidae) endemic to the Atlantic Forest, Brazil." PeerJ 5, no. e3005 (2017).