New molecular and morphometric evidence for the validation of Eupsophus calcaratus and E. roseus (Anura : Leptodactylidae) in Chile

Authors
Nunez, JJ Zarraga, AM Formas, JR
Citation
Jj. Nunez et al., New molecular and morphometric evidence for the validation of Eupsophus calcaratus and E. roseus (Anura : Leptodactylidae) in Chile, STUD NEOTR, 34(3), 1999, pp. 150-155
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Animal Sciences
Journal title
STUDIES ON NEOTROPICAL FAUNA AND ENVIRONMENT
ISSN journal
01650521 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
150 - 155
Database
ISI
SICI code
0165-0521(199912)34:3<150:NMAMEF>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Molecular, morphometric, and distributional data are used to establish the taxonomic identity and differentiation of the South-American leptodactylid frogs Eupsophus calcaratus and E. roseus. Their geographical distribution i n Chile suggests that the differentiation of these species occurred allopat rically. Molecular and morphometric data indicate a clear taxonomic identit y of both taxa.