Abstract
Two new species of the genus Phyllodytes are described from the State of Alagoas, Northeastern Brazil. Phyllodytes edelmoi sp. nov. was obtained at Mata do Catole, Maceio, and three additional localities. This new, medium sized species (snout–vent length [SVL] 23.5–28.8 mm) is characterized by a dark brown to black dorsum with many pearl white spots in post-metamorphic and young specimens; a conspicuous pearl white spot on the dorsum of the tadpole; in life, adults deep golden yellow, no distinct tubercle on the tip of the snout; and nares on slightly elevated prominences. Phyllodytes gyrinaethes sp. nov. was collected only at Fazenda Bananeiras, Murici; it is characterized by its medium size (SVL 23.9–27.9 mm); a marbled dorsal pattern on the body and limbs; a well developed nuptial pad at the base of the first finger; a hidden tympanum; a red cast on the concealed areas of thigh, tibia, inner border of foot, and inguinal region; and a morphologically specialized tadpole with expanded labia. Description ...
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