Title
Description of the Tadpole of Proceratophrys renalis (Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920) (Anura: Cycloramphidae)
DOI
10.2994/057.005.0309
Abstract
The tadpole of Proceratophrys renalis is described based on specimens from Maceió, State of Alagoas, northeastern Brazil. At stage 35 the body is slightly dorso-ventrally depressed, ovoid in lateral, dorsal, and ventral views. Oral disc is ventral with lateral emarginations, surrounded by a single row of marginal papillae with a large gap on the upper labium. Labial tooth row formula is 2(2)/3(1). The analysis of internal oral anatomy revealed two possible characters that readily distinguish P. renalis from P. boiei, supporting the recent ressurection of P. renalis. Comparisons with available descriptions of the larvae for other species in the genus are provided.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2010
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 2010, South American J. of Herpetology.
Recommended Citation
do Nascimento, Filipe A. C., B. S. Lisboa, G. O. Skuk, and R. O. de Sá. 2010. Description of the tadpole of Proceratoprhys renalis (Miranda-Ribeiro, 1920) (Anura: Cycloramphidae). South American Journal of Herpetology 5(3):241-248. https://doi.org/10.2994/057.005.0309
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