A new species of Andean toad (Bufonidae, Osornophryne) discovered using molecular and morphological data, with a taxonomic key for the genus

Authors: Paez, Diego Countries: Colombia, Ecuador DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.108.1129 Published: Jan. 1, 2011 Source: ZooKeys OpenAlex: View in OpenAlex

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Andes · Topics: Amphibian and Reptile Biology, Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Bat Biology and Ecology Studies

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Combining a molecular phylogeny and morphological data, we discovered a new species of Osornophryne from the Amazonian slope of the Ecuadorian Andes. Morphologically, the new taxon is distinguished from all others species in Osornophryne bythe Toes IV and V longer than Toes I–III, a short and rounded snout with a small rostral papilla, and conical pustules on flanks. The new species previously was confused with O. guacamayo. A taxonomic key is provided for all known species of Osornophryne.

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