Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
phylogeography, species boundaries, treefrog, Hyla minuta, Guiana Shield
College
Life Sciences
Department
Biology
Abstract
The lesser tree frog (Hyla minuta) is found in abundance throughout most of South America. Earlier studies have suggested that this taxon includes populations which differ significantly in ecological (Cardoso & Haddad, 1994) and morphological (Kaplan, 1994) characteristics (fig 1), and may include unrecognized species. Noticeable phenotypic variation occurs among populations (Figure 1). However to date little work has been done to determine the number of species that may be masquerading under the identity of H. minuta.
Recommended Citation
Hawkins, Montt A.; Sites, Dr. Jack W. Jr.; and Noonan, Dr. Brice P.
(2013)
"Phylogeography and Species Boundaries in the Lesser Treefrog Hyla minuta in the Guiana Shield,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1062.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1062