In:
ZooKeys, Pensoft Publishers, Vol. 1120 ( 2022-09-05), p. 47-66
Abstract:
Karstic landscapes play an important role in biodiversity formation and often contain high levels of endemism. However, site-endemic taxa in karstic landscapes are being threatened by exploitation and weak legal protection. In this study, we describe Odorrana concelata Wang, Zeng, & Lin, sp. nov. , a limestone karst-restricted odorous frog from northern Guangdong, China. This new species shows distinctive genetic divergence and morphological differences from its congeners. Phylogenetic results suggest that the new species represents an independent lineage that is grouped with O. lipuensis and O. liboensis based on the mitochondrial 16S and 12S ribosomal RNA genes. We recommend the new species be listed as Vulnerable (VU) in the IUCN categorization as it is only known from the type locality with limited microhabitats and is threatened by habitat degradation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1313-2970
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1313-2989
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.1120.87067
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10.3897/zookeys.1120.87067.figure5
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.1120.87067.suppl1
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Pensoft Publishers
Publication Date:
2022
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2445640-8
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12
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