A new species of the genus Platymantis (Amphibia: Ranidae) from Luzon Island, Philippines
Abstract
A new species, Platymantis mimulus, is described from Mt. Maquiling, southeastern Luzon Island, Philippines. This population was previously confused with juveniles of Platymantis dorsalis because of their very similar appearance, based on general morphological characters. However, the diminutive size of this species (19-24.5 mm snout-vent length for males and 22-27.5 mm for females) and its call distinguish it from P. dorsalis (26-35 mm snout-vent length for males and 33-43 mm for females) from Luzon Island.
Source or Periodical Title
Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington
ISSN
0006324X
Page
18-23
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Brown, Walter C.; Alcala, Angel C.; and Diesmos, Arvin C., "A new species of the genus Platymantis (Amphibia: Ranidae) from Luzon Island, Philippines" (2021). Journal Article. 3484.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3484