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...

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Main Authors: Mário Ribeiro de Moura, Ana Paula Motta, Renato Neves Feio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2011-02-01
Series:Zoologia (Curitiba)
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702011000100021