The Leptodactylus latrans species group currently comprises eight medium-to large-sized
frog species with a convoluted taxonomic history, particularly related to the specific limits of …

The evolutionary success of anurans can be partially explained by the occurrence of free‐
living larvae. Tadpoles occupy several distict habitats, including the terrestrial environment …

Abstract The Brazilian Atlantic Forest harbors high levels of anuran diversity and endemism,
including several taxa restricted to small geographic ranges. Here, we provide a multilocus …

South American horned frogs (Ceratophryidae), with their large heads, wide gapes and fang-
like teeth, are among the most charismatic, best-known and well-studied neobatrachian …

Evolutionary changes towards a miniaturized body plan may directly affect other important
phenotypic traits related to the physiology, behaviour and ecology of organisms. The frog …

Aim Geographical patterns of montane biodiversity worldwide are related to biotic and
abiotic factors, such as historical climate dynamics and species dispersal capabilities, which …

Terrestrial breeding is a derived condition in frogs, with multiple transitions from an aquatic
ancestor. Shifts in reproductive mode often involve changes in habitat use, and these are …

We present a new phylogenetic hypothesis for Ischnocnema, a Neotropical brachycephaloid
genus of ground-dwelling direct-develo** frogs. We performed Bayesian inference …

Even though Brazil is the world leader in amphibian diversity, a significant part of its richness
remains unknown or hidden under cryptic taxa. Here, we used model-based species …

Calls are the most conspicuous form of communication in anurans. They are generally
species specific, mediate mating behavior and, as such, are often emitted during the …