Morphological characterization and diversity of tadpoles (Amphibia: Anura) at Emas National Park and its surrounding, Goiás State, Brazil
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2021
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Abstract: Tadpoles are abundant in the environments in which they occur and remain in aquatic habitats for longer
periods than adults, being relatively easier to collect. Despite the increase in tadpole research in the past decade, our
understanding of its morphological diversity remains limited. Here, we provide morphological characterizations for
larvae of 15 anuran species that occur at Emas National Park (ENP) and its surroundings, in Goiás, and compare
them with descriptions available in the literature for other locations. We also present an update of the list of anuran
species known to the ENP, based on tadpole sampling. We found tadpoles from 15 anuran species, of which five
represent new records for the park. Many species showed variations in morphological characters when compared
with descriptions available in the literature for other locations, reinforcing the importance of describing larvae
from different populations. Through the exploration of morphological characters, it is possible to make inferences
about the functional diversity of the larvae and questions related to the homology of characters, in addition to
assisting in the identification and taxonomic distinction of species. Studies with tadpole communities can generate
key information about the factors that drive the anurans’ richness and distribution and can provide support for
establishing more consistent conservation strategies and management plans.
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External morphology, Morfologia externa, Cerrado, Conservation unity, Species survey, Cerrado, Levantamento de espécies, Anuros tropicais, Unidade de conservação, Tropical anurans
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ALVES- FERREIRA, Gabriela; PAIXAO, Ingrid Beatriz Ferreira da NOMURA, Fausto . Morphological characterization and diversity of tadpoles (Amphibia: Anura) at Emas National Park and its surrounding, Goiás State, Brazil. Biota Neotropica, Campinas, v. 21, n. 4, e20201178 , 2021.