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

Páez-Moscoso D.J.; Guayasamin, Juan M.; Yánez-Muñoz M.

doi:10.3897/zookeys.108.1129

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

Journal

ZooKeys

Date Issued

2011

Author(s)

Páez-Moscoso D.J.

Guayasamin, Juan M.

Centro de Investigación de la Biodiversidad y Cambio Climático

Yánez-Muñoz M.

Type

Article

DOI

10.3897/zookeys.108.1129

URL

https://cris.indoamerica.edu.ec/handle/123456789/9226

Abstract

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 by having the 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. © Diego J. Páez-Moscoso et al.