Abstract
A new species, Amolops yunkaiensis sp. nov. is described based on a series of specimens from Ehuangzhang Nature Reserve and Yunkaishan Nature Reserve, southwestern Guangdong Province, China. The new species can be distinguished from all known congeners by molecular divergence in the mitochondrial 16S rRNA, 12S rRNA and CO1 genes, and a combination of the following characters: relatively small body size, SVL 31.8–34.1 mm in adult males, 35.2–39.0 mm in adult females; numerous raised large warts on dorsum and flanks; dorsal body olive-brown or light brown with dark brown blotches; absence of vomerine teeth; absence of tarsal glands; presence of a pair of subgular vocal sacs, nuptial spines on the first finger, and sparse translucent tubercles on the lower jaw, forechest, posterior belly and ventral thigh in male. Hence, the genus Amolops contains 52 species, 29 of which occur in China.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 562-576 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Zootaxa |
| Volume | 4418 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 11 May 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Amolops torrentis
- Amolops yunkaiensis sp. nov.
- Mitochondrial DNA
- Morphology
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A new species of Amolops (Anura: Ranidae) from southwestern Guangdong, China. / LYU, Zhi Tong; WU, Jun; WANG, Jian; SUNG, Yik Hei; LIU, Zu Yao; ZENG, Zhao Chi; WANG, Xin; LI, You Yu; WANG, Ying Yong.
In: Zootaxa, Vol. 4418, No. 6, 11.05.2018, p. 562-576.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed)
TY - JOUR
T1 - A new species of Amolops (Anura: Ranidae) from southwestern Guangdong, China
AU - LYU, Zhi Tong
AU - WU, Jun
AU - WANG, Jian
AU - SUNG, Yik Hei
AU - LIU, Zu Yao
AU - ZENG, Zhao Chi
AU - WANG, Xin
AU - LI, You Yu
AU - WANG, Ying Yong
PY - 2018/5/11
Y1 - 2018/5/11
N2 - A new species, Amolops yunkaiensis sp. nov. is described based on a series of specimens from Ehuangzhang Nature Reserve and Yunkaishan Nature Reserve, southwestern Guangdong Province, China. The new species can be distinguished from all known congeners by molecular divergence in the mitochondrial 16S rRNA, 12S rRNA and CO1 genes, and a combination of the following characters: relatively small body size, SVL 31.8–34.1 mm in adult males, 35.2–39.0 mm in adult females; numerous raised large warts on dorsum and flanks; dorsal body olive-brown or light brown with dark brown blotches; absence of vomerine teeth; absence of tarsal glands; presence of a pair of subgular vocal sacs, nuptial spines on the first finger, and sparse translucent tubercles on the lower jaw, forechest, posterior belly and ventral thigh in male. Hence, the genus Amolops contains 52 species, 29 of which occur in China.
AB - A new species, Amolops yunkaiensis sp. nov. is described based on a series of specimens from Ehuangzhang Nature Reserve and Yunkaishan Nature Reserve, southwestern Guangdong Province, China. The new species can be distinguished from all known congeners by molecular divergence in the mitochondrial 16S rRNA, 12S rRNA and CO1 genes, and a combination of the following characters: relatively small body size, SVL 31.8–34.1 mm in adult males, 35.2–39.0 mm in adult females; numerous raised large warts on dorsum and flanks; dorsal body olive-brown or light brown with dark brown blotches; absence of vomerine teeth; absence of tarsal glands; presence of a pair of subgular vocal sacs, nuptial spines on the first finger, and sparse translucent tubercles on the lower jaw, forechest, posterior belly and ventral thigh in male. Hence, the genus Amolops contains 52 species, 29 of which occur in China.
KW - Amolops torrentis
KW - Amolops yunkaiensis sp. nov.
KW - Mitochondrial DNA
KW - Morphology
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U2 - 10.11646/zootaxa.4418.6.4
DO - 10.11646/zootaxa.4418.6.4
M3 - Journal Article (refereed)
C2 - 30313564
AN - SCOPUS:85047059628
VL - 4418
SP - 562
EP - 576
JO - Zootaxa
JF - Zootaxa
SN - 1175-5326
IS - 6
ER -