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MATO GROSSO OVAL FROG Elachistocleis matogrosso
A newly described member of this complex genus of frogs, the Mato Grosso Oval Frog can be distinguished from the very similar Elachistocleis bicolor by his longer head, less well-defined femoral line and the presence of a longitudinal mid-dorsal line. The species has recently been discovered in Paraguay at Laguna Blanca by Para La Tierra fieldworkers, click the link below to download the publication.
Brouard JP, Manders R, Smith P 2015. Elachistocleis matogrosso Caramaschi 2010, (Amphibia: Anura: Microhylidae) first records for Paraguay. Cuadernos de Herpetologia 29: online first version.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPANF680PH) Adult, Estancia Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (JP Brouard July 2013 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 2 - (FPANF681PH) Same individual as (FPANF680PH) dorsal (JP Brouard July 2013 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 3 - (FPANF682PH) Same individual as (FPANF680PH) head (JP Brouard July 2013 - Para La Tierra).
FIGURE 4 - (FPANF683PH) Same individual as (FPANF680PH) thigh pattern (JP Brouard July 2013 - Para La Tierra).
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