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Issue: Vol. 2226 No. 1: 10 Sep. 2009
Type: Articles
Published: 2009-09-10
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.2226.1.5
Page range: 58–65
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Phyllomedusa itacolomi Caramaschi, Cruz & Feio, 2006, a junior synonym of Phyllomedusa ayeaye (B. Lutz, 1966) (Hylidae, Phyllomedusinae)

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Museu Nacional, Departamento de Vertebrados, Quinta da Boa Vista, São Cristovão, 20940-040 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Museu Nacional, Departamento de Vertebrados, Quinta da Boa Vista, São Cristovão, 20940-040 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Museu Nacional, Departamento de Vertebrados, Quinta da Boa Vista, São Cristovão, 20940-040 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Museu Nacional, Departamento de Vertebrados, Quinta da Boa Vista, São Cristovão, 20940-040 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Amphibia Conservation Phyllomedusa ayeaye Phyllomedusa itacolomi Phyllomedusinae Synonymy

Abstract

Based on the analysis of the type specimens and recently collected specimens, the taxonomic status of Phyllomedusa ayeaye (B. Lutz, 1966) and Phyllomedusa itacolomi Caramaschi, Cruz & Feio, 2006 is reevaluated. We concluded that both species are morphologically indistinguishable therefore the name Phyllomedusa itacolomi is designated as a junior synonym of Phyllomedusa ayeaye. Additionally, we suggest the removal of P. ayeaye from Red Lists of threatened species.

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