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Phantasmarana
''Phantasmarana'' is a genus of frogs in the family Hylodidae. The genus is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Members of this genus are associated with fast-flowing rivers. They are difficult to collect because they are easily disturbed and plunge into the torrential waters. Their teeth of are fanglike and larger than those of their close relatives. This might be associated with their predatory habits: at least two species are known prey on small vertebrates as well as invertebrates. The tadpoles are aquatic. ''Phantasmarana'' are relatively large frogs, with adults attaining lengths up to in snout–vent length. The genus name, ''Phantasmarana'' (literally translating to "phantom frog"), refers to the extreme rarity of wild members of this genus, as well as the lack of an advertisement call from members of the genus, instead making enigmatic noises. Members of ''Phantasmarana'' were formerly placed in ''Megaelosia'', which is now thought to contain only one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantasmarana Bocainensis
''Phantasmarana bocainensis'', also known as Bocaina Big tooth frog is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is endemic to Brazil and only known from its type locality in the Serra da Bocaina National Park, São Paulo state. It was formerly placed in the genus ''Megaelosia'', but was reclassified to ''Phantasmarana'' in 2021. Description ''Phantasmarana bocainensis'' was described from a single specimen, a juvenile female measuring in snout–vent length (the holotype)—as of 2004, no other individuals were known. The dorsolateral skin is granular. The snout is rounded in dorsal view and bluntly rounded in profile. The canthus rostralis is evident and slightly arcuated. Habitat and conservation The holotype was found concealed under a rock at the margin of a mountain stream at night. Threats to this species are unknown but the type locality is a protected area. Since its last sighting in 1968, the ''Phantasmarana bocainensis'' frog was presumed to have been extinct. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantasmarana Boticariana
''Phantasmarana boticariana'' is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil and only known from few specimens from its type locality, in Atibaia, São Paulo state. It was formerly placed in the genus ''Megaelosia'', but was reclassified to ''Phantasmarana'' in 2021. Description The type series consists of two females measuring and a juvenile measuring in snout–vent length, but the largest observed specimen was a female measuring . The snout is rounded. The tympanum is small but distinct, despite being partly covered by the supratympanic fold. The finger and the toe tips are slightly enlarged. Toes hava basal webbing and extensive fringes. Skin is smooth but bne specimen has large, sparse warts on the dorsolateral parts of its body. The dorsum is yellowish-brown or green. There are many, small yellow blotches on the belly and the throat. The limbs are barred. The iris is copper with fine, black reticulation. The tadpoles are large, wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantasmarana Lutzae
''Phantasmarana lutzae'' is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is endemic to Brazil and only known from its type locality in the Itatiaia National Park, Rio de Janeiro state. It is named in honor of Bertha Lutz, a Brazilian zoologist and feminist. It was formerly placed in the genus ''Megaelosia'', but was reclassified to ''Phantasmarana'' in 2021. Description ''Phantasmarana lutzae'' are relatively large frogs: two males in the type series measure and a female in snout–vent length. Dorsolateral skin has many large granules. The snout acuminate in dorsal view and rounded in profile. Canthus rostralis is evident and straight. A single tadpole in Gosner stage 42 (towards the completion of metamorphosis) measured in total length. Habitat and conservation The species' natural habitat In ecology, the term habitat summarises the array of resources, physical and biotic factors that are present in an area, such as to support the survival and reproduction of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megaelosia Boticariana
''Phantasmarana boticariana'' is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil and only known from few specimens from its type locality, in Atibaia, São Paulo state. It was formerly placed in the genus ''Megaelosia'', but was reclassified to ''Phantasmarana'' in 2021. Description The type series consists of two females measuring and a juvenile measuring in snout–vent length, but the largest observed specimen was a female measuring . The snout is rounded. The tympanum is small but distinct, despite being partly covered by the supratympanic fold. The finger and the toe tips are slightly enlarged. Toes hava basal webbing and extensive fringes. Skin is smooth but bne specimen has large, sparse warts on the dorsolateral parts of its body. The dorsum is yellowish-brown or green. There are many, small yellow blotches on the belly and the throat. The limbs are barred. The iris is copper with fine, black reticulation. The tadpoles are large, wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantasmarana Jordanensis
''Phantasmarana jordanensis'' is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil and only known from its type locality, Campos do Jordão in the São Paulo state. Its natural habitat is forest at asl. Tadpoles are large, measuring up to in total length, of which the tail makes about two thirds. It was formerly placed in the genus ''Megaelosia'', but was reclassified to ''Phantasmarana ''Phantasmarana'' is a genus of frogs in the family Hylodidae. The genus is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Members of this genus are associated with fast-flowing rivers. They are difficult to collect because they are easi ...'' in 2021. References jordanensis Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1983 {{hyloidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantasmarana Apuana
''Phantasmarana apuana'' is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was formerly placed in the genus ''Megaelosia'', but was reclassified to ''Phantasmarana ''Phantasmarana'' is a genus of frogs in the family Hylodidae. The genus is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Members of this genus are associated with fast-flowing rivers. They are difficult to collect because they are easi ...'' in 2021. References Apuana Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 2003 {{hyloidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantasmarana Massarti
''Phantasmarana massarti'' is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and rivers. It was formerly placed in the genus ''Megaelosia'', but was reclassified to ''Phantasmarana ''Phantasmarana'' is a genus of frogs in the family Hylodidae. The genus is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Members of this genus are associated with fast-flowing rivers. They are difficult to collect because they are easi ...'' in 2021. References Phantasmarana Endemic fauna of Brazil Amphibians of Brazil Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1930 {{hyloidea-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megaelosia
''Megaelosia goeldii'', also known as the Rio big-tooth frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is the only member of the genus ''Megaelosia.'' It is endemic to Southeast Brazil and occurs in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states. It is named after Émil Goeldi, a Swiss zoologist who worked in Brazil. Taxonomy The genus ''Megaelosia'' formerly contained several other species, but all of these were reclassified in a new genus, ''Phantasmarana'', in 2021 based on a phylogenetic study, leaving ''M. goeldii'' as the only remaining member of ''Megaelosia''. Description Males measure and females in snout–vent length (based on 2 males and 3 females only). The dorsolateral skin is granular. The snout is subacuminate in dorsal view and protruding in profile. The canthus rostralis is evident and straight. Males have neither vocal sacs nor vocal slits. Diet Stomach contents have been found to contain insects (cockroaches, Coleoptera, lepidopteran caterpillars), earthwor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hylodidae
Hylodidae, commonly known as giant Neotropical torrent frogs, is a family of frogs native to Brazil and northern Argentina. Phylogenetic evidence suggests the Hylodidae being the sister group to the Alsodidae. ''Megaelosia'' is one species that lost the ability to produce vocalizations which in turn are denoted as mute. Through observation of aggressive interactions, it was found that the species' vocal sacs are used for one form of their visual signaling and communication. Diversity The family contains 48 species in four genera: * '' Crossodactylus'' Duméril and Bibron, 1841 (13 species) * '' Hylodes'' Fitzinger, 1826 (26 species) * ''Megaelosia ''Megaelosia goeldii'', also known as the Rio big-tooth frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylodidae. It is the only member of the genus ''Megaelosia.'' It is endemic to Southeast Brazil and occurs in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states. I ...'' Miranda-Ribeiro, 1923 (one species) * '' Phantasmarana'' Vittorazzi, Augusto-Alv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |