Territoriality, agonistic behavior, and vocalization in Pseudis bolbodactylus A. Lutz, 1925 (Anura: Hylidae) from Central Brazil

Abstract

We describe the social behavior related to breeding in Pseudis bolbodactylus from Central Brazil. We analyzed the territoriality, spatial distribution, calling sites, call types, and present notes on the breeding activity of the species. Males of P. bolbodactylus did not search actively for females, being territorial and defending their call sites against invaders by acoustic and agonistic interactions. Each male had a floating territory, which was occupied and defended in distinct areas at different nights. Territorial call, encounter call, and agonistic behavior are herein described for the first time for P. bolbodactylus.