Latest Articles from Herpetozoa Latest 3 Articles from Herpetozoa https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:35:08 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Herpetozoa https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/ Characterization of an Alsodes pehuenche breeding site in the Andes of central Chile https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/article/49268/ Herpetozoa 33: 21-26

DOI: 10.3897/herpetozoa.33.e49268

Authors: Alejandro Piñeiro, Pablo Fibla, Carlos López, Nelson Velásquez, Luis Pastenes

Abstract: Alsodes pehuenche, an endemic anuran that inhabits the Andes of Argentina and Chile, is considered “Critically Endangered” due to its restricted geographical distribution and multiple potential threats that affect it. This study is about the natural history of A. pehuenche and the physicochemical characteristics of a breeding site located in the Maule mountain range of central Chile. Moreover, the finding of its clutches in Chilean territory is reported here for the first time. Finally, a description of the number and morphology of these eggs is provided.

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Short Communication Tue, 7 Apr 2020 13:40:56 +0300
An update of the geographical distribution of Pleurodema marmoratum (Duméril & Bibron, 1840) in the Chilean Altiplano https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/article/48980/ Herpetozoa 33: 1-5

DOI: 10.3897/herpetozoa.33.e48980

Authors: Pablo Fibla, Franco Cruz-Jofré, Michel Sallaberry, Marco A. Méndez, Luis Pastenes

Abstract: This study summarizes new and historical records of one of the least known anuran species from the Chilean Altiplano, Pleurodema marmoratum (Duméril & Bibron, 1840). The discovery of a new population in the Altiplano of the Región de Antofagasta extends the known distribution of this species in Chile approximately 100 km south.

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Short Communication Tue, 4 Feb 2020 16:30:40 +0200
Diet of the Rufous Frog Leptodactylus fuscus (Anura, Leptodactylidae) from two contrasting environments https://herpetozoa.pensoft.net/article/35623/ Herpetozoa 32: 1-6

DOI: 10.3897/herpetozoa.32.e35623

Authors: Diego José Santana, Vanessa Gonçalves Ferreira, Gabriel Nassif Crestani, Matheus Oliveira Neves

Abstract: The impact of urbanization on amphibians has received some attention in the conservation literature. Despite the various impacts on animal life, some species can persist along the cities structures by adjusting their natural histories. Leptodactylus fuscus is a common anuran species occurring in South America, which can commonly be found in urban environments. Herein, we compare the diet of L. fuscus between an urban and a wild environment. We collected 57 individuals of L. fuscus and analysed their diet, which differed significantly between the two sites. In the urban environment, Coleoptera were the prevalent prey items, whereas specimens from the wild site had a more diverse diet.

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Research Article Mon, 13 May 2019 15:44:13 +0300