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A Review of the Frogs of the Hyla bistincta Group
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11 totalUniversity of Kansas Publications Museum of Natural History Volume 15, No. 9, pp. 469-491, 4 figs. March 2, 1964 - A Review of the Frogs Of the Hyla bistincta Group - BY WILLIAM E. DUELLMAN - University of Kansas Lawrence 1964 - University of Kansas Publications, Museum of Natural History Editors: E. Raymond Hall, Chairman, Henry S. Fitch, Theodore H. Eaton, Jr. Volume 15, No. 9, 469-491, 4 figs. Published March 2, 1964 - University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas - PRINTED BY THE STATE PRINTER TOPEKA, KANSAS 1964 29-8590
A Review of the Frogs Of the Hyla bistincta Group - BY - WILLIAM E. DUELLMAN
INTRODUCTION
Acknowledgments
THE HYLA BISTINCTA GROUP
Analysis of Characters
Table 1.—Comparison of Certain Measurements and Proportions in the Species of the Hyla bistincta Group. (Data From Adult Males; Means Are Given in Parentheses Below the Ranges.)
Key to the Species of the Hyla bistincta Group
ACCOUNTS OF THE SPECIES
RELATIONSHIPS
Description
This audio journey takes you into the mist‑shrouded mountain streams of Middle America, where a distinctive family of tree frogs lives among the rocks. The speaker carefully unpacks the anatomy, behavior, and habitats of five closely related species, drawing on decades of fieldwork and museum collections. With vivid descriptions of their blunt heads, long fingers, and unique tadpole mouths, listeners gain a clear picture of how these amphibians differ from their relatives.
The talk includes a handy key that guides you through identifying each species, from the newly described Hyla charadricola to the well‑known Hyla robertsorum. Along the way, you’ll hear anecdotes about the challenges of gathering specimens in remote Mexican highlands and the collaborative efforts of museums worldwide. The narrative stays rooted in the first act of discovery, offering a solid foundation for anyone curious about amphibian diversity.
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en
Duration
~56 minutes (54K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
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Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-06-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
William Edward Duellman
1930–2022
A leading American herpetologist, he helped shape modern understanding of amphibians through decades of fieldwork, research, and writing. His work on frogs and other amphibians made him a major figure in Neotropical biology.
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