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A new species of Chaunus from Central Brazil : Anura; Bufonidae
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BRANDÃO, Reuber A.; MACIEL, Natan M.; SEBBEN, Antonio. A new species of Chaunus from Central Brazil: Anura; Bufonidae. Journal of Herpetology, v. 41, n. 2, p. 309–316, 2007.
Autor
Brandão, Reuber Albuquerque
Maciel, Natan M.
Sebben, Antônio
Institución
Resumen
A new species of Chaunus, apparently related to Chaunus arenarum, Chaunus rubescens, and Chaunus achavali is described. The new species occupies Cerrado habitats in southwestern Piauı´ and Bahia states and in northwestern Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The species is characterized by anterior interruption of the supraocular crest; weakly developed cranial crests; short and robust limbs; several pointed spiculae on dorsum, head, and limbs; male coloration; small to medium size; and by the short and narrow head.