A new species of Platymantis (Amphibia: Ranidae) from the Sierra Madre Mountains, Luzon Island, Philippines

Creator

W. C. Brown, California Academy of Sciences
A. C. Alcala, Commission on Higher Education
P. S. Ong, University of the Philippines Diliman
A. C. Diesmos, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Abstract

A new species, Platymantis sierramadrensis, from the Sierra Madre Mountains in the provinces of Aurora and Isabela, Luzon Island, Philippines, is described. This species is distinguished from other Philippines species of Platymantis (hazelae group) by its pale color, smooth skin, advertisement call, and other characters given in the diagnosis.

Source or Periodical Title

Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington

ISSN

0006324X

Page

510-514

Document Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Brown, W. C.; Alcala, A. C.; Ong, P. S.; and Diesmos, A. C., "A new species of Platymantis (Amphibia: Ranidae) from the Sierra Madre Mountains, Luzon Island, Philippines" (2021). Journal Article. 3378.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3378