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View article: 12,500+ and counting: biodiversity of the Brazilian Pampa
12,500+ and counting: biodiversity of the Brazilian Pampa Open
***Portuguese translation below - Tradução para português abaixo.\n\nDocument collection which provides access to the datasets containing a referenced list of 12,503 vascular plant, bryophyte, algae, lichenized and non-liquenized fungi, ba…
View article: A tale of two bellies: systematics of the oval frogs (Anura: Microhylidae:<i>Elachistocleis</i>)
A tale of two bellies: systematics of the oval frogs (Anura: Microhylidae:<i>Elachistocleis</i>) Open
Oval frogs (Elachistocleis) have a broad geographic distribution covering nearly all of South America and parts of Central America. They also have a large inter- and intraspecific variation of the few morphological characters commonly used…
View article: Unveiling an enigma from the Cerrado: taxonomic revision of two sympatric species of Apostolepis Cope, 1862 (Dipsadidae: Xenodontinae: Elapomorphini) from central Brazil
Unveiling an enigma from the Cerrado: taxonomic revision of two sympatric species of Apostolepis Cope, 1862 (Dipsadidae: Xenodontinae: Elapomorphini) from central Brazil Open
Apostolepis albicollaris and A. cerradoensis are two Elapomorphini snake species, described within a short timespan, from the Cerrado of central Brazil. In their brief descriptions, these two species were diagnosed from congeners largely b…
View article: A new species of Pristimantis Jiménez de la Espada, 1870 (Anura: Strabomantidae) from the “Brejos de Altitude” in Northeast Brazil
A new species of Pristimantis Jiménez de la Espada, 1870 (Anura: Strabomantidae) from the “Brejos de Altitude” in Northeast Brazil Open
Pristimantis is the most diverse Neotropical genus of terrestrial vertebrates and is distributed from Central America to Argentina. The last few years have seen the description of several new species of the genus, suggesting that its diver…
View article: A tale of two bellies: systematics of the oval frogs (Anura: Microhylidae: Elachistocleis)
A tale of two bellies: systematics of the oval frogs (Anura: Microhylidae: Elachistocleis) Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Novaes-E-Fagundes, Gabriel, Lyra, Mariana L., Loredam, Vinicius S. A., Carvalho, Thiago R., Haddad, Célio F. B., Rodrigues, Miguel T., Baldo, Die…
View article: Diversity and associations between coastal habitats and anurans in southernmost Brazil
Diversity and associations between coastal habitats and anurans in southernmost Brazil Open
This study aimed to verify the relationship between habitat and the composition of anuran species in dune and restinga habitats in southernmost Brazil. The habitats were sampled between April 2009 and March 2010 using pitfalls with drift f…
View article: Evolutionary dynamics shape two passive defensive mechanisms in Neotropical snake radiations
Evolutionary dynamics shape two passive defensive mechanisms in Neotropical snake radiations Open
We mapped the distribution of two defensive behaviors (balling and head hiding) of Neotropical snakes to evaluate its distribution in distinct phylogenetic groups. Balling behavior was observed in 58 out of the 167 examined species across …
View article: A new species of Erythrolamprus (Serpentes: Dipsadidae: Xenodontini) from the savannas of northern South America
A new species of Erythrolamprus (Serpentes: Dipsadidae: Xenodontini) from the savannas of northern South America Open
Erythrolamprus Boie, 1826 is a highly diverse dipsadid snake genus, ranging from Central America south to Argentina and Uruguay. In this work, we reassess the taxonomic status of specimens previously identified as Erythrolamprus poecilogyr…
View article: A new species of Scinax Wagler (Hylidae: Scinaxini) from the tropical forests of Northeastern Brazil
A new species of Scinax Wagler (Hylidae: Scinaxini) from the tropical forests of Northeastern Brazil Open
We describe a new species of the Scinax ruber clade from Northeastern Brazil that occurs in widely separated geographic areas in the Atlantic Forest of southern Bahia state and the Highland Humid Forest of Serra de Baturité, northeast Cear…
View article: Reproductive biology of Erythrolamprus jaegeri coralliventris (Serpentes: Dipsadidae) in the Brazilian Coastal Pampa
Reproductive biology of Erythrolamprus jaegeri coralliventris (Serpentes: Dipsadidae) in the Brazilian Coastal Pampa Open
We analyzed reproductive biology of Erythrolamprus jaegeri coralliventris, a snake from the Brazilian Pampa. Females presented larger snout-vent length than males, while no significant differences were found in tail length/snout-vent lengt…
View article: The phylogeny of Dendropsophini (Anura: Hylidae: Hylinae)
The phylogeny of Dendropsophini (Anura: Hylidae: Hylinae) Open
The relationships of the hyline tribe Dendropsophini remain poorly studied, with most published analyses dealing with few of the species groups of Dendropsophus . In order to test the monophyly of Dendropsophini, its genera, and the specie…
View article: Notes on sexual dimorphism, diet and reproduction of the false coral snake Oxyrhopus rhombifer Duméril, Bibron & Duméril, 1854 (Dipsadidae: Pseudoboini) from coastal plains of Subtropical Brazil
Notes on sexual dimorphism, diet and reproduction of the false coral snake Oxyrhopus rhombifer Duméril, Bibron & Duméril, 1854 (Dipsadidae: Pseudoboini) from coastal plains of Subtropical Brazil Open
Herein, we provide information on diet, sexual dimorphism and reproductive biology of the false coral snake Oxyrhopus rhombifer from the southernmost Brazilian coast, Pampa Biome, a region under influence of subtropical climatic domains. T…
View article: Occurrence of Hannemania sp. (Acariformes: Leeuwenhoekiidae) larvae in males of Boana pulchella (Anura: Hylidae) from southern Brazil
Occurrence of Hannemania sp. (Acariformes: Leeuwenhoekiidae) larvae in males of Boana pulchella (Anura: Hylidae) from southern Brazil Open
This work records for the first time Boana pulchella as host of larvae of mites of the genus Hannemania in a humid area from southern Brazil. Species of Hannemania are commonly found parasitizing amphibians, being recorded mainly in anuran…
View article: Taxonomic status of Apostolepis barrioi Lema, 1978, with comments on the taxonomic instability of Apostolepis Cope, 1862 (Serpentes, Dipsadidae)
Taxonomic status of Apostolepis barrioi Lema, 1978, with comments on the taxonomic instability of Apostolepis Cope, 1862 (Serpentes, Dipsadidae) Open
Apostolepis is a diverse neotropical snake genus, which has been historically subjected to poor taxonomic descriptions, largely based on either a small type series or subjective diagnoses. We evaluate the case of Apostolepisbarrioi Lema, 1…
View article: Diet, sexual dimorphism and reproduction of sympatric racers Philodryas aestiva and Philodryas patagoniensis from the coastal Brazilian Pampa
Diet, sexual dimorphism and reproduction of sympatric racers Philodryas aestiva and Philodryas patagoniensis from the coastal Brazilian Pampa Open
Herein we investigated diet, sexual dimorphism and reproductive biology of two sympatric congeneric species at the coastal Brazilian Pampa, Philodryas aestiva and P. patagoniensis. Analysis of the stomach content of the scansorial Philodry…
View article: Aspects of reproduction and sexual dimorphism of Lygophis flavifrenatus (Dipsadidae: Xenodontinae)
Aspects of reproduction and sexual dimorphism of Lygophis flavifrenatus (Dipsadidae: Xenodontinae) Open
Lygophis flavifrenatus Cope, 1862 is a terrestrial dispsadid distributed in subtropical Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. Herein, we present data on sexual dimorphism and reproductive biology of this very poorly studied species. A …
View article: Aspects of reproduction and sexual dimorphism of Lygophis flavifrenatus (Dipsadidae: Xenodontinae)
Aspects of reproduction and sexual dimorphism of Lygophis flavifrenatus (Dipsadidae: Xenodontinae) Open
Lygophis flavifrenatus Cope, 1862 is a terrestrial dispsadid distributed in subtropical Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. Herein, we present data on sexual dimorphism and reproductive biology of this very poorly studied species. A …
View article: Trophic Ecology of Two Sympatric Frogs with Contrasting Morphology and Habitat Use in a Subtropical Wetland
Trophic Ecology of Two Sympatric Frogs with Contrasting Morphology and Habitat Use in a Subtropical Wetland Open
Frog diets are influenced by multiple factors, including morphological constraints, habitat use, and seasonal variation in environmental conditions and food availability. This study combined stomach content analysis (SCA), stable isotope a…
View article: CARCASSES REMOVAL AND REVIEW OF RECORDS OF WILDLIFE ROAD-KILL IN A PROTECTED AREA IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL
CARCASSES REMOVAL AND REVIEW OF RECORDS OF WILDLIFE ROAD-KILL IN A PROTECTED AREA IN SOUTHERN BRAZIL Open
Herein, we describe an event of wildlife road-kill and quick carcasses removal in the Estação Ecológica do Taim (ESEC Taim), a protected area of Pampa Domain, Southern Brazil. Additionally, we provided a review of the published records on …
View article: Ichthyofauna of Marinheiros Island, Patos Lagoon estuary, southern Brazil
Ichthyofauna of Marinheiros Island, Patos Lagoon estuary, southern Brazil Open
Marinheiros is the largest island of the estuarine archipelago of Patos lagoon and is considered an area of biological relevance in the coastal region of the extreme south of Brazil. Aiming to contribute to the knowledge on the biodiversit…
View article: Ichthyofauna of Marinheiros Island, Patos Lagoon estuary, southern Brazil
Ichthyofauna of Marinheiros Island, Patos Lagoon estuary, southern Brazil Open
Marinheiros is the largest island of the estuarine archipelago of Patos lagoon and is considered an area of biological relevance in the coastal region of the extreme south of Brazil. Aiming to contribute to the knowledge on the biodiversit…
View article: Redescription, geographic distribution and ecological niche modeling of Elapomorphus wuchereri (Serpentes: Dipsadidae)
Redescription, geographic distribution and ecological niche modeling of Elapomorphus wuchereri (Serpentes: Dipsadidae) Open
The original description of Elapomorphus wuchereri Günther, 1861 included a drawing and brief comments about the morphology of three specimens; two of the latter belong to another species and the holotype is lost. Based on the discovery of…
View article: Hydrops martii (Wagler, 1824) (Serpentes, Dipsadidae): first record&nbsp;in Amap&aacute; state, northern Brazil
Hydrops martii (Wagler, 1824) (Serpentes, Dipsadidae): first record in Amapá state, northern Brazil Open
Hydrops martii is a poorly known water snake of the tribe Hydropsini, which has been extensively found across northern South America. In this study, we present the first record in Amapá, based on a single specimen from the municipality of …
View article: Disgusting or delicious? Predatory behavior of the hylid frog Phyllodytes luteolus on sympatric ants
Disgusting or delicious? Predatory behavior of the hylid frog Phyllodytes luteolus on sympatric ants Open
The phytotelm-dwelling frogs from the genus Phyllodytes Wagler, 1830 have been characterized as specialist frogs regarding their diet strategy which is mainly composed by colonial insects. Herein, we used two species of ants (Camponotus sp…
View article: Reproductive biology of the Green Ground Snake Erythrolamprus poecilogyrus sublineatus (Serpentes: Dipsadidae) in Subtropical Brazil
Reproductive biology of the Green Ground Snake Erythrolamprus poecilogyrus sublineatus (Serpentes: Dipsadidae) in Subtropical Brazil Open
We investigated reproductive features of the dipsadid snake Erythrolamprus poecilogyrus sublineatus in the southernmost Brazilian coast, a subtropical region characterized by well-marked seasons. Females are significantly smaller than male…
View article: Mussurana quimi (Franco, Marques &amp; Puorto, 1997) (Serpentes: Dipsadidae): first records for Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil
Mussurana quimi (Franco, Marques & Puorto, 1997) (Serpentes: Dipsadidae): first records for Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil Open
Mussurana quimi is a species of Pseudoboini known from central, southeastern, and southern Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. We report the occurrence of this species in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, based on two speci…