An unusual reproductive mode in Hypsiboas (Anura: Hylidae)
We report an unusual reproductive behavior of Hypsiboas pardalis (Spix, 1824). Species belonging to this genus usually are known to reproduce in lentic water bodies, with the development of exotrophic tadpoles. Herein, the bromeligenous behavior is reported for the first time in Hypsiboas Wagler, 18...
Main Authors: | , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Sociedade Brasileira de Zoologia
2011-02-01
|
Series: | Zoologia (Curitiba) |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702011000100021 |