Overview of Amphibian Sexual Dimorphism, with Description of New Secondary Sexual Dimorphic Character in Rhacophorid Frogs
Journal: International Journal of Zoology and Animal Biology (IZAB) (Vol.1, No. 1)Publication Date: 2018-02-27
Authors : Bagaturov MF; Bagaturova AA;
Page : 1-5
Keywords : Beak-like projection; Rhacophoridae; Sexual dimorphism; Polypedates; Rhacophorus;
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.
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