In:
Zoosystematics and Evolution, Pensoft Publishers, Vol. 95, No. 1 ( 2019-04-05), p. 133-160
Abstract:
Herein, we describe the tadpoles of six Astylosternus species, A.fallax , A.cf.fallax, A.laurenti , A.montanus , A.perreti , A.ranoides , and Scotoblepsgabonicus , and redescribe the tadpoles of A.batesi , A.diadematus , A.laticephalus , A.occidentalis , A.rheophilus , and Nyctibatescorrugatus . All Astylosternus tadpoles are adapted to torrent currents and share a long, oval body, slightly flattened in lateral view, with very long muscular tails with narrow fins. The jaws are massive, serrated, and often show a tooth-like medial projection (fang) in the upper jaw. Body proportions of Astylosternus tadpoles are extremely similar. The best characters to distinguish species might be life coloration and potentially the shape of labial papillae. The tadpole of Scotoblepsgabonicus is similar to Astylosternus and differs only slightly by a narrower body with a shorter and rounder head. The upper jaw of Scotobleps carries two or three lateral fangs instead of one medial one. The tadpole of Nyctibatescorrugatus is easily distinguishable from the other two genera on the basis of their very long, eel-shaped body and tail and the bluish-black color.
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ISSN:
1860-0743
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1435-1935
DOI:
10.3897/zse.95.32793
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Publisher:
Pensoft Publishers
Publication Date:
2019
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