Descriptions of New Hylid Frogs From Mexico and Central AmericaDuellman, William Edward
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Descriptions of New Hylid Frogs From Mexico and Central America
Duellman, William Edward
Frogs -- Central America; Frogs -- Mexico; Hylidae
Anal opening directed posteroventrally at level of mid-thigh, bordered
below by large tubercles; anal sheath lacking. Skin smooth on dorsum
except for small scattered tubercles, granular on belly and
posteroventral surfaces of thighs. Tongue round, emarginate, barely free
behind. Prevomerine teeth 5-5, on large ovoid elevations at level of
posterior edges of small round choanae.
Color (in preservative): dark purplish brown above, brown on limbs;
first three fingers and first three toes creamy yellow; other digits
brown; flanks dark brown with white spots; anterior and posterior
surfaces of thighs and inner surfaces of shanks brown with cream-colored
spots. White stripes on edge of upper lip, ventrolateral edge of
forearm, outer edge of tarsus, and above anus. Chin and throat white;
belly and ventral surfaces of limbs cream-color.
Color (in life): dorsum green, palest on sides of head; dorsal surfaces
of thighs tan; canthal stripe bronze-tan (reddish copper at night);
flanks, anterior and posterior surfaces of thighs, and inner surfaces of
tarsi brown with bright yellow spots. Throat and belly pale yellow;
ventral surfaces of limbs dull, dark yellow; large, bright yellow spot
on anteroventral surface of thigh; bright yellow tubercles on median
part of ventral surface of thigh. Anal area dark brown with white stripe
above and yellow stripe below; white stripe on outer edge of forearm,
outer edge of tarsus, and edge of upper lip. Iris gold-color with fine
black reticulations and faint reddish suffusion medially; palpebral
membrane clear.
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