Overview of Amphibian Sexual Dimorphism, with Description of New Secondary Sexual Dimorphic Character in Rhacophorid Frogs

Authors: Bagaturov MF*

DOI: 10.23880/izab-16000105

Volume 1, Issue 1

Abstract

In this article, brief notes on sexual dimorphism in anuran amphibians are adduced. A beak-like projection in adult males of larger species of Asiatic rhacophorid frogs (Anura: Rhacophoridae) was found to develop during the breeding period of species of larger sizes, and is herein described, illustrated and discussed.

Keywords: Beak-like projection; Rhacophoridae; Sexual dimorphism; Polypedates; Rhacophorus

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