First Description of the Tadpole of Theloderma gordoniTaylor, 1962 (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from Vietnam

Here we describe the tadpoles of Theloderma gordoni. These tadpoles can be distinguished from other members of the genus Theloderma by having the combination of the following characters: total length (50.1–54.5 mm, stages 28–33); tail shape (abdominal and dorsal fins with a gradual tapering toward t...

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Published in:	Journal of herpetology Vol. 52; no. 3; pp. 348 - 351
Main Authors:	Kropachev, Ivan I, Evsyunin, Alexey A, Orlov, Nikolai L, Tao, Nguyen Thien
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles 01-09-2018
Subjects:	MORPHOLOGY
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Summary:	Here we describe the tadpoles of Theloderma gordoni. These tadpoles can be distinguished from other members of the genus Theloderma by having the combination of the following characters: total length (50.1–54.5 mm, stages 28–33); tail shape (abdominal and dorsal fins with a gradual tapering toward the anterior and posterior portions, without an abrupt tapering in the posterior portion); number of marginal papillae in one row on the oral disc (51–55); degree of pigmentation (body dorsally and ventrally practically black, with a slight bluish tint). We also include a comparative analysis and thorough review of tadpole descriptions of other Theloderma.
ISSN:	0022-1511 1937-2418
DOI:	10.1670/17-119