Amphibia, Anura, Leptodactylidae, Leptodactylus furnarius Sazima and Bokermann, 1978: geographic distribution extension in Brazil

Tiago Gomes Dos Santos,João G Giovanelli,Cinthia A Brasileiro,Luis Fernando Storti

doi:10.15560/6.2.253

Abstract

The geographic distribution of Leptodactylus furnarius Sazima and Bokermann, 1978 comprises Argentina, Brazil (southern, southeastern, and west-central regions), Paraguay, and Uruguay. Herein, we report for the first time the occurrence of L. furnarius in northeastern and north regions of Brazil, at the states of Bahia and Tocantins, respectively.

Highlights

Leptodactylus furnarius Sazima and Bokermann, 1978 is a median size frog of the Leptodactylus fuscus group and occurs in open areas, including Cerrado, Atlantic Forest, and Pampa biomes (Colli et al 2004; Heyer and Heyer 2004; Baldo et al 2008; Zank et al 2008)
In Brazil, this species has been recorded in southern (Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná), southeastern (São Paulo and Minas Gerais), and west-central regions (Goiás, Distrito Federal, Mato Grosso, and Mato Grosso do Sul) (Heyer and Heyer 2004; Silveira 2006; Baldo et al 2008; Zank et al 2008; Silva Jr. et al 2009)
We report for the first time the occurrence of L. furnarius in northeastern and north regions of Brazil, at the states of Bahia and Tocantins, respectively

Summary

Introduction

Leptodactylus furnarius Sazima and Bokermann, 1978 is a median size frog of the Leptodactylus fuscus group and occurs in open areas, including Cerrado, Atlantic Forest, and Pampa biomes (Colli et al 2004; Heyer and Heyer 2004; Baldo et al 2008; Zank et al 2008). Its reproduction occurs in ponds and swamps, where males call on wet or waterlogged ground, among grasses or into internal chambers that they build (Achaval and Olmos 2003; Eterovick and Sazima 2004; Giaretta and Kokubum, 2004).

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